DMC 452 — Shell Gray Medium

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 647

  Beaver Gray Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 03

  Tin Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 04

  Tin Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 453

  Shell Gray Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 8.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 452?

DMC 452 is Shell Gray Medium, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C0B3AE — RGB 192, 179, 174 and HSL 17°, 12%, 72% — 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 Shell Gray Medium?

Shell Gray Medium is DMC 452, and it converts to Anchor 232. 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 452?

DMC 452 (Shell Gray Medium) converts to Anchor 232. 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 452?

DMC 452 (Shell Gray Medium) is #C0B3AE in hex — that's RGB 192, 179, 174 or HSL 17°, 12%, 72%. 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 452?

To build dimension, flank DMC 452 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Driftwood Medium Light (DMC 06) sits at 79% for highlights, and Beaver Gray Medium (DMC 647) at 65% 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 452?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 452 are Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), Beaver Gray Medium (DMC 647), Tin Medium (DMC 03), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 452 is out of stock.