DMC 3072Beaver Gray Very Light

DMC 3072Beaver Gray Very Light

DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.

Hex
#E6E8E8
RGB
230, 232, 232
HSL
180°, 4%, 91%
Anchor
397
DMC code
3072
Color family
Whites & creams

Nearest DMC colors to 3072

Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3072 is out of stock.

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3072?
DMC 3072 is Beaver Gray Very Light, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E6E8E8 — RGB 230, 232, 232 and HSL 180°, 4%, 91% — and it falls in the whites & creams range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
What DMC number is Beaver Gray Very Light?
Beaver Gray Very Light is DMC 3072, and it converts to Anchor 397. 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 3072?
DMC 3072 (Beaver Gray Very Light) converts to Anchor 397. 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 3072?
DMC 3072 (Beaver Gray Very Light) is #E6E8E8 in hex — that's RGB 230, 232, 232 or HSL 180°, 4%, 91%. 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 3072?
To build dimension, flank DMC 3072 (91% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White (DMC White) sits at 98% for highlights, and Tin (DMC 02) at 85% 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 3072?
The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3072 are Pearl Gray Very Light (DMC 762), Brown Gray Very Light (DMC 3024), Gray Green Very Light (DMC 928), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3072 is out of stock.

Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.