DMC 3023 Light Brown Gray
DMC 3023 Light Brown Gray is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B1AA97 and RGB 177, 170, 151. The closest substitute is DMC 03 Medium Tin.
Color values
| DMC code | 3023 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Brown Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B1AA97 |
| RGB | 177, 170, 151 |
| HSL | 44°, 14%, 64% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03 Medium Tin | View color | Very close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 07 Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 523 Light Fern Green | View color | Close |
| 452 Medium Shell 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 3023 in patterns
Light Brown Gray sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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