DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray
DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#917B73 and RGB 145, 123, 115. The closest substitute is DMC 646 Dark Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 451 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Shell Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #917B73 |
| RGB | 145, 123, 115 |
| HSL | 16°, 12%, 51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 646 Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 3861 Light Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 04 Dark Tin | View color | Close |
| 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 169 Light Pewter | View color | Close |
| 640 Very Dark Beige 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 451 in patterns
Dark Shell Gray sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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