DMC 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray
DMC 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E6E2DB and RGB 230, 226, 219. The closest substitute is DMC 01 White Tin.
Color values
| DMC code | 3072 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Beaver Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E6E2DB |
| RGB | 230, 226, 219 |
| HSL | 38°, 18%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 White Tin | View color | Very close |
| 3024 Very Light Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 822 Light Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 644 Medium Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 928 Very Light Gray 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 3072 in patterns
Very Light Beaver Gray sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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