DMC 924 Very Dark Gray Green
DMC 924 Very Dark Gray Green is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#566A6A and RGB 86, 106, 106. The closest substitute is DMC 317 Pewter Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 924 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Gray Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #566A6A |
| RGB | 86, 106, 106 |
| HSL | 180°, 10%, 38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 317 Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 3768 Dark Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 413 Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 535 Very Light Ash Gray | View color | Close |
| 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray | 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 924 in patterns
Very Dark Gray Green 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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