DMC 415Pearl Gray
DMC 415 — Pearl Gray
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D3D3D6
- RGB
- 211, 211, 214
- HSL
- 240°, 4%, 83%
- Anchor
- 389
- DMC code
- 415
- Color family
- Greys
Nearest DMC colors to 415
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 415 is out of stock.
- DMC 02
Tin
ΔE 1.4
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 1.7
- DMC 01
White Tin
ΔE 3.6
- DMC 3753
Antique Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 4.6
- DMC 453
Shell Gray Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 928
Gray Green Very Light
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 3072
Beaver Gray Very Light
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 762
Pearl Gray Very Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3024
Brown Gray Very Light
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 6.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 415?
- DMC 415 is Pearl Gray, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D3D3D6 — RGB 211, 211, 214 and HSL 240°, 4%, 83% — 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 Pearl Gray?
- Pearl Gray is DMC 415, and it converts to Anchor 389. 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 415?
- DMC 415 (Pearl Gray) converts to Anchor 389. 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 415?
- DMC 415 (Pearl Gray) is #D3D3D6 in hex — that's RGB 211, 211, 214 or HSL 240°, 4%, 83%. 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 415?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 415 (83% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White Tin (DMC 01) sits at 90% for highlights, and Blue Gray Light (DMC 159) at 81% 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 415?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 415 are Tin (DMC 02), Pewter Very Light (DMC 168), White Tin (DMC 01), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 415 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.