DMC 3021 — Brown Gray Very Dark

• DMC 844

  Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3799

  Pewter Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 535

  Ash Gray Very Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 12.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3021?

DMC 3021 is Brown Gray Very Dark, a dark grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4F4B41 — RGB 79, 75, 65 and HSL 43°, 10%, 28% — and it falls in the greys range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Brown Gray Very Dark?

Brown Gray Very Dark is DMC 3021, and it converts to Anchor 905. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3021?

DMC 3021 (Brown Gray Very Dark) converts to Anchor 905. 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 3021?

DMC 3021 (Brown Gray Very Dark) is #4F4B41 in hex — that's RGB 79, 75, 65 or HSL 43°, 10%, 28%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3021?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3021 (28% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Gray Dark (DMC 3787) sits at 35% for highlights, and Pewter Gray Very Dark (DMC 3799) at 26% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3021?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3021 are Beaver Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 844), Brown Gray Dark (DMC 3787), Pewter Gray Very Dark (DMC 3799), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3021 is out of stock.