DMC 414 — Steel Gray Dark

• DMC 169

  Pewter Light

  ΔE 2.9

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 647

  Beaver Gray Medium

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 04

  Tin Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3022

  Brown Gray Medium

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 414?

DMC 414 is Steel Gray Dark, a medium grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8C8C8C — RGB 140, 140, 140 and HSL 0°, 0%, 55% — 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 Dark?

Steel Gray Dark is DMC 414, and it converts to Anchor 235. 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 414?

DMC 414 (Steel Gray Dark) converts to Anchor 235. 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 414?

DMC 414 (Steel Gray Dark) is #8C8C8C in hex — that's RGB 140, 140, 140 or HSL 0°, 0%, 55%. 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 414?

To build dimension, flank DMC 414 (55% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Steel Gray Light (DMC 318) sits at 67% for highlights, and Pewter Light (DMC 169) at 52% 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 414?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 414 are Pewter Light (DMC 169), Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646), Steel Gray Light (DMC 318), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 414 is out of stock.