DMC 318Steel Gray Light
DMC 318 — Steel Gray Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #ABABAB
- RGB
- 171, 171, 171
- Anchor
- 399
- DMC code
- 318
Nearest DMC colors to 318
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 318 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 171, 171, 171. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.