DMC 647 — Beaver Gray Medium

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 452

  Shell Gray Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 04

  Tin Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 03

  Tin Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 647?

DMC 647 is Beaver Gray Medium, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B0A69C — RGB 176, 166, 156 and HSL 30°, 11%, 65% — 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 Beaver Gray Medium?

Beaver Gray Medium is DMC 647, and it converts to Anchor 1040. 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 647?

DMC 647 (Beaver Gray Medium) converts to Anchor 1040. 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 647?

DMC 647 (Beaver Gray Medium) is #B0A69C in hex — that's RGB 176, 166, 156 or HSL 30°, 11%, 65%. 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 647?

To build dimension, flank DMC 647 (65% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648) sits at 71% for highlights, and Beige Brown Light (DMC 841) at 60% 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 647?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 647 are Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648), Brown Gray Light (DMC 3023), Shell Gray Medium (DMC 452), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 647 is out of stock.