DMC 647 Medium Beaver Gray
DMC 647 Medium Beaver Gray is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B0A69C and RGB 176, 166, 156. The closest substitute is DMC 03 Medium Tin.
Color values
| DMC code | 647 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Beaver Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B0A69C |
| RGB | 176, 166, 156 |
| HSL | 30°, 11%, 65% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03 Medium Tin | View color | Very close |
| 3023 Light Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 648 Light Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 452 Medium Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 318 Light Steel Gray | View color | Close |
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | 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 647 in patterns
Medium Beaver 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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