DMC 318 Light Steel Gray
DMC 318 Light Steel Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#ABABAB and RGB 171, 171, 171. The closest substitute is DMC 648 Light Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 318 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Steel Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #ABABAB |
| RGB | 171, 171, 171 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 648 Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 926 Medium Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 03 Medium Tin | View color | Close |
| 02 Tin | View color | Close |
| 3023 Light 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 318 in patterns
Light Steel 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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