DMC 452Shell Gray Medium
DMC 452 — Shell Gray Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C0B3AE
- RGB
- 192, 179, 174
- Anchor
- 232
- DMC code
- 452
Nearest DMC colors to 452
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 452 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 192, 179, 174. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.