DMC 3022 — Brown Gray Medium

• DMC 522

  Fern Green

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3052

  Green Gray Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3053

  Green Gray

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 523

  Fern Green Light

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3364

  Pine Green

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3363

  Pine Green Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 988

  Forest Green Medium

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3022?

DMC 3022 is Brown Gray Medium, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8E9078 — RGB 142, 144, 120 and HSL 65°, 10%, 52% — and it falls in the greens range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Brown Gray Medium?

Brown Gray Medium is DMC 3022, and it converts to Anchor 8581. 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 3022?

DMC 3022 (Brown Gray Medium) converts to Anchor 8581. 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 3022?

DMC 3022 (Brown Gray Medium) is #8E9078 in hex — that's RGB 142, 144, 120 or HSL 65°, 10%, 52%. 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 3022?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3022 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Fern Green (DMC 522) sits at 56% for highlights, and Khaki Green Dark (DMC 3011) at 44% 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 3022?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3022 are Fern Green (DMC 522), Green Gray Medium (DMC 3052), Green Gray (DMC 3053), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3022 is out of stock.