DMC 317 — Pewter Gray

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 535

  Ash Gray Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 924

  Gray Green Very Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 169

  Pewter Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 3768

  Gray Green Dark

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 12.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 317?

DMC 317 is Pewter Gray, a dark grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6C6C6C — RGB 108, 108, 108 and HSL 0°, 0%, 42% — 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 Pewter Gray?

Pewter Gray is DMC 317, and it converts to Anchor 400. 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 317?

DMC 317 (Pewter Gray) converts to Anchor 400. 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 317?

DMC 317 (Pewter Gray) is #6C6C6C in hex — that's RGB 108, 108, 108 or HSL 0°, 0%, 42%. 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 317?

To build dimension, flank DMC 317 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pewter Light (DMC 169) sits at 52% for highlights, and Ash Gray Very Light (DMC 535) at 37% 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 317?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 317 are Beaver Gray Very Dark (DMC 645), Ash Gray Very Light (DMC 535), Pewter Gray Dark (DMC 413), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 317 is out of stock.