DMC 3021 Very Dark Brown Gray
DMC 3021 Very Dark Brown Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#4F4B41 and RGB 79, 75, 65. The closest substitute is DMC 844 Ultra Dark Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 3021 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Brown Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #4F4B41 |
| RGB | 79, 75, 65 |
| HSL | 43°, 10%, 28% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 844 Ultra Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 309 Dark Rose | View color | Close |
| 3799 Very Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 3787 Dark Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 838 Very Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 413 Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3021 in patterns
Very Dark Brown Gray sits in the Grays family and works as a neutral shadow and outline color. It is a natural fit for monochrome charts, shadows, lettering, stone, metal, and soft outlines, and for subtle detail where black would overpower the design.
- Pairs well with white, black, muted blues.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome portraits, modern typography, stone textures.
- Also useful for modern palettes with restrained contrast.
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