DMC 648 — Beaver Gray Light

• DMC 452

  Shell Gray Medium

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 647

  Beaver Gray Medium

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 318

  Steel Gray Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 03

  Tin Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 04

  Tin Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 453

  Shell Gray Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 648?

DMC 648 is Beaver Gray Light, a light grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BCB4AC — RGB 188, 180, 172 and HSL 30°, 11%, 71% — 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 Light?

Beaver Gray Light is DMC 648, and it converts to Anchor 900. 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 648?

DMC 648 (Beaver Gray Light) converts to Anchor 900. 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 648?

DMC 648 (Beaver Gray Light) is #BCB4AC in hex — that's RGB 188, 180, 172 or HSL 30°, 11%, 71%. 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 648?

To build dimension, flank DMC 648 (71% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mocha Brown Light (DMC 3782) sits at 74% 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 648?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 648 are Shell Gray Medium (DMC 452), Beaver Gray Medium (DMC 647), Steel Gray Light (DMC 318), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 648 is out of stock.