DMC 452 Medium Shell Gray
DMC 452 Medium Shell Gray is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C0A99B and RGB 192, 169, 155. The closest substitute is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 452 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Shell Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C0A99B |
| RGB | 192, 169, 155 |
| HSL | 23°, 23%, 68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 07 Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 06 Medium Light Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3023 Light Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 648 Light Beaver 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 452 in patterns
Medium Shell Gray sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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