DMC 414 Dark Steel Gray
DMC 414 Dark Steel Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#8C8C8C and RGB 140, 140, 140. The closest substitute is DMC 169 Light Pewter.
Color values
| DMC code | 414 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Steel Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #8C8C8C |
| RGB | 140, 140, 140 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 169 Light Pewter | View color | Very close |
| 04 Dark Tin | View color | Close |
| 646 Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 451 Dark Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 318 Light Steel Gray | View color | Close |
| 3768 Dark Gray Green | 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 414 in patterns
Dark 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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