DMC 04Tin Dark
DMC 04 — Tin Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #AEAEB1
- RGB
- 174, 174, 177
- Anchor
- 399
- DMC code
- 04
Nearest DMC colors to 04
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 04 is out of stock.
- DMC 318
Steel Gray Light
ΔE 1.9
- DMC 03
Tin Medium
ΔE 2.8
- DMC 648
Beaver Gray Light
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 452
Shell Gray Medium
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 647
Beaver Gray Medium
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 8.7
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 927
Gray Green Light
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 453
Shell Gray Light
ΔE 9.9
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 04?
- DMC 04 (Tin Dark) 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 04?
- DMC 04 (Tin Dark) is #AEAEB1 in hex, or RGB 174, 174, 177. 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 04?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 04 are Steel Gray Light (DMC 318), Tin Medium (DMC 03), Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 04 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.