DMC 451 — Shell Gray Dark

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 169

  Pewter Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3859

  Rosewood Light

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3041

  Antique Violet Medium

  ΔE 11.6

Frequently asked questions

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 451?

DMC 451 (Shell Gray Dark) converts to Anchor 233. 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 451?

DMC 451 (Shell Gray Dark) is #917B73 in hex, or RGB 145, 123, 115. 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 451?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 451 are Driftwood (DMC 07), Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646), Cocoa Light (DMC 3861), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 451 is out of stock.