DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray
DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#5F6648 and RGB 95, 102, 72. The closest substitute is DMC 520 Dark Fern Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 3051 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Green Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #5F6648 |
| RGB | 95, 102, 72 |
| HSL | 74°, 17%, 34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 520 Dark Fern Green | View color | Very close |
| 3362 Dark Pine Green | View color | Very close |
| 535 Very Light Ash Gray | View color | Close |
| 986 Very Dark Forest Green | View color | Close |
| 367 Dark Pistachio Green | View color | Close |
| 3787 Dark Brown 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 3051 in patterns
Dark Green Gray sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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