DMC 318 — Steel Gray Light

• DMC 04

  Tin Dark

  ΔE 1.9

• DMC 03

  Tin Medium

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 647

  Beaver Gray Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 452

  Shell Gray Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 926

  Gray Green Medium

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 932

  Antique Blue Light

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 168

  Pewter Very Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 927

  Gray Green Light

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 159

  Blue Gray Light

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 318?

DMC 318 is Steel Gray Light, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #ABABAB — RGB 171, 171, 171 and HSL 0°, 0%, 67% — 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 Steel Gray Light?

Steel Gray Light is DMC 318, and it converts to Anchor 399. 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 318?

DMC 318 (Steel Gray Light) converts to Anchor 399. 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 318?

DMC 318 (Steel Gray Light) is #ABABAB in hex — that's RGB 171, 171, 171 or HSL 0°, 0%, 67%. 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 318?

To build dimension, flank DMC 318 (67% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tin Medium (DMC 03) sits at 73% for highlights, and Steel Gray Dark (DMC 414) at 55% 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 318?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 318 are Tin Dark (DMC 04), Tin Medium (DMC 03), Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 318 is out of stock.