DMC 3053 Light Green Gray
DMC 3053 Light Green Gray is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#9CA482 and RGB 156, 164, 130. The closest substitute is DMC 522 Fern Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 3053 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Green Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #9CA482 |
| RGB | 156, 164, 130 |
| HSL | 74°, 16%, 58% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 522 Fern Green | View color | Very close |
| 523 Light Fern Green | View color | Close |
| 3052 Medium Green Gray | View color | Close |
| 642 Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 3022 Medium Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 989 Forest Green | 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 3053 in patterns
Light 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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