DMC 453Shell Gray Light
DMC 453 — Shell Gray Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D7CECB
- RGB
- 215, 206, 203
- Anchor
- 231
- DMC code
- 453
Nearest DMC colors to 453
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 453 is out of stock.
- DMC 168
Pewter Very Light
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 02
Tin
ΔE 4.6
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 3033
Mocha Brown Very Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 3743
Antique Violet Very Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3774
Desert Sand Very Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 644
Beige Gray Medium
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 06
Driftwood Medium Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 05
Driftwood Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 01
White Tin
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 452
Shell Gray Medium
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3024
Brown Gray Very Light
ΔE 7.1
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 453?
- DMC 453 (Shell Gray Light) converts to Anchor 231. 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 453?
- DMC 453 (Shell Gray Light) is #D7CECB in hex, or RGB 215, 206, 203. 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 453?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 453 are Pewter Very Light (DMC 168), Tin (DMC 02), Pearl Gray (DMC 415), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 453 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.