DMC 317 Pewter Gray
On screen, DMC 317 Pewter Gray reads as a medium gray (#6c6c6c). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium at ΔE 3.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium at ΔE 8.5 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 317 Pewter Gray
#6c6c6c · RGB 108, 108, 108
Closest to DMC 317 in other brands
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium ΔE 3.9 close
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 8.5 similar
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 5.3 close
- Artkal S S42 Silver ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.4 loose
DMC 317 color values
| Code | 317 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pewter Gray |
| Hex (screen) | #6c6c6c |
| RGB | 108, 108, 108 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.6, a* -0.0, b* 0.0 |
| HSL | 0°, 0 %, 42 % |
| Color family | Gray, 27 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.6) |
| DMC color card | row 19-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium, ΔE 3.9 |
DMC 317 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 317: the best is Anchor 235 at ΔE 3.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 235 | Charcoal Gray Medium | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 400 | Gray Medium | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 233 | Rose Gray | 9.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1801 | Steel Gray Medium | 8.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 9.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1802 | Steel Gray Light | 10.9 | loose |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 5.3 | close |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 10.5 | loose |
| Artkal S | S42 | Silver | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S43 | Dark Gray | 5.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 13.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 15.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 317
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 317; the nearest, DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 6.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | #636458 | 7.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 8.1 | darker |
| 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | #625d50 | 8.9 | darker and more saturated |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | #566a6a | 9.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 169 | Pewter Light | #848484 | 9.5 | lighter |
| 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | #877d73 | 9.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7f6a55 | 12.1 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 317: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 58 to 37.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 58.3 |
| 3 lighter | 169 | Pewter Light | 55.1 |
| 2 lighter | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| 1 lighter | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 51.2 |
| this color | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| 1 darker | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 43.4 |
| 2 darker | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 43.3 |
| 3 darker | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
| 4 darker | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 36.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 317
One strand each of DMC 169 and DMC 844 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 645, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 317 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 169 Pewter Light + 1 × DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #6b6b6b | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 169 Pewter Light + 1 × DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | #696969 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | #6f6f6f | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 317
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #6c6c6c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 317
Substituting DMC 317 takes care: Anchor 235 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 3.9), and Madeira 1801 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 8.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 317 is number 27 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark and down to DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 317 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Dark Grey (ΔE 6.9), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 5.3) and Artkal S S42 Silver (ΔE 4.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 317?
Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 317 Pewter Gray (ΔE 3.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 400 (ΔE 8.4) and Anchor 233 (ΔE 9.8).
What color is DMC 317?
DMC 317 Pewter Gray is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #6c6c6c, RGB 108, 108, 108, L* 45.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 317?
Inside DMC, DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, Anchor 235 (ΔE 3.9) or Madeira 1801 (ΔE 8.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 169 and DMC 844 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is DMC 317 in Perler beads?
Perler Dark Grey (#585c61) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 5.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 317?
Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium at ΔE 8.5 (similar), then Madeira 1812 at ΔE 9.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.4
- DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light ΔE 7.5
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 8.1
- DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark ΔE 8.9
- DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark ΔE 9.4
- DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 9.7
DMC 317 in other brands
- Anchor 235 Charcoal Gray Medium ΔE 3.9
- Madeira 1801 Steel Gray Medium ΔE 8.5
- Perler Dark Grey ΔE 6.9
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 5.3
- Artkal S S42 Silver ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.4