DMC 3053Green Gray
DMC 3053 — Green Gray
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #9CA482
- RGB
- 156, 164, 130
- HSL
- 74°, 16%, 58%
- Anchor
- 843
- DMC code
- 3053
- Color family
- Greens
Nearest DMC colors to 3053
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3053 is out of stock.
- DMC 522
Fern Green
ΔE 1.9
- DMC 523
Fern Green Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 989
Forest Green
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 3052
Green Gray Medium
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 3022
Brown Gray Medium
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 3364
Pine Green
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3013
Khaki Green Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 642
Beige Gray Dark
ΔE 8.9
- DMC 3023
Brown Gray Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 368
Pistachio Green Light
ΔE 9.4
- DMC 3012
Khaki Green Medium
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 3011
Khaki Green Dark
ΔE 10.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3053?
- DMC 3053 is Green Gray, a medium green shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #9CA482 — RGB 156, 164, 130 and HSL 74°, 16%, 58% — 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 Green Gray?
- Green Gray is DMC 3053, and it converts to Anchor 843. 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 3053?
- DMC 3053 (Green Gray) converts to Anchor 843. 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 3053?
- DMC 3053 (Green Gray) is #9CA482 in hex — that's RGB 156, 164, 130 or HSL 74°, 16%, 58%. 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 3053?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3053 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Fern Green Light (DMC 523) sits at 64% for highlights, and Green Gray Medium (DMC 3052) at 49% 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 3053?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3053 are Fern Green (DMC 522), Fern Green Light (DMC 523), Forest Green (DMC 989), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3053 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.