DMC 3799 Very Dark Pewter Gray
DMC 3799 Very Dark Pewter Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#424242 and RGB 66, 66, 66. The closest substitute is DMC 844 Ultra Dark Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 3799 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Pewter Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #424242 |
| RGB | 66, 66, 66 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 844 Ultra Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Very close |
| 309 Dark Rose | View color | Close |
| 3021 Very Dark Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 413 Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 779 Dark Cocoa | View color | Similar |
| 3750 Very Dark Antique Blue | View color | Similar |
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 3799 in patterns
Very Dark 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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