DMC 317 Pewter Gray
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6C6C6C and RGB 108, 108, 108. The closest substitute is DMC 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 317 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pewter Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6C6C6C |
| RGB | 108, 108, 108 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 535 Very Light Ash Gray | View color | Close |
| 924 Very Dark Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 413 Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 169 Light Pewter | 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 317 in patterns
Pewter 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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