DMC 03Tin Medium
DMC 03 — Tin Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #B8B8BB
- RGB
- 184, 184, 187
- Anchor
- 399
- DMC code
- 03
Nearest DMC colors to 03
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 03 is out of stock.
- DMC 04
Tin Dark
ΔE 2.8
- DMC 318
Steel Gray Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 648
Beaver Gray Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 452
Shell Gray Medium
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 453
Shell Gray Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 02
Tin
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 927
Gray Green Light
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 8.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 03?
- DMC 03 (Tin Medium) converts to Anchor 399. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 03?
- DMC 03 (Tin Medium) is #B8B8BB in hex, or RGB 184, 184, 187. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 03?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 03 are Tin Dark (DMC 04), Steel Gray Light (DMC 318), Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 03 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.