DMC 535 — Ash Gray Very Light

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3051

  Green Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 520

  Fern Green Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 924

  Gray Green Very Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3362

  Pine Green Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 844

  Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 535?

DMC 535 is Ash Gray Very Light, a dark grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #636458 — RGB 99, 100, 88 and HSL 65°, 6%, 37% — 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 Ash Gray Very Light?

Ash Gray Very Light is DMC 535, and it converts to Anchor 401. 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 535?

DMC 535 (Ash Gray Very Light) converts to Anchor 401. 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 535?

DMC 535 (Ash Gray Very Light) is #636458 in hex — that's RGB 99, 100, 88 or HSL 65°, 6%, 37%. 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 535?

To build dimension, flank DMC 535 (37% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pewter Gray (DMC 317) sits at 42% for highlights, and Pewter Gray Dark (DMC 413) at 34% 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 535?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 535 are Brown Gray Dark (DMC 3787), Beaver Gray Very Dark (DMC 645), Pewter Gray (DMC 317), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 535 is out of stock.