DMC 3023 — Brown Gray Light

• DMC 647

  Beaver Gray Medium

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 523

  Fern Green Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 452

  Shell Gray Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3053

  Green Gray

  ΔE 9.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3023?

DMC 3023 is Brown Gray Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B1AA97 — RGB 177, 170, 151 and HSL 44°, 14%, 64% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Brown Gray Light?

Brown Gray Light is DMC 3023, and it converts to Anchor 899. 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 3023?

DMC 3023 (Brown Gray Light) converts to Anchor 899. 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 3023?

DMC 3023 (Brown Gray Light) is #B1AA97 in hex — that's RGB 177, 170, 151 or HSL 44°, 14%, 64%. 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 3023?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3023 (64% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648) sits at 71% for highlights, and Beige Gray Dark (DMC 642) at 56% 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 3023?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3023 are Beaver Gray Medium (DMC 647), Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), Mocha Brown Medium (DMC 3032), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3023 is out of stock.