DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark
DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark (#657f7f) is a medium gray. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark at ΔE 5.7 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium at ΔE 7.4 (similar).
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DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark
#657f7f · RGB 101, 127, 127
Closest to DMC 3768 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 7.4 similar
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 11.2 loose
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S43 Dark Gray ΔE 10.1 loose
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.5 loose
DMC 3768 color values
| Code | 3768 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #657f7f |
| RGB | 101, 127, 127 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 51.2, a* -9.3, b* -3.1 |
| HSL | 180°, 11 %, 45 % |
| Color family | Gray, 26 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 51.2) |
| DMC color card | row 08-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark, ΔE 5.7 |
DMC 3768 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3768: the best is Anchor 779 at ΔE 5.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Anchor | 850 | Blue Mist Medium | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 1064 | Wedgewood Light | 9.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 2508 | Misty Green Medium | 7.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 8.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 8.6 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 11.7 | loose |
| Hama | 113 | Aqua | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 17 | Grey | 10.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S43 | Dark Gray | 10.1 | loose |
| Artkal S | S159 | Oslo Gray | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 13.5 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 21.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3768
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3768; the nearest, DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | #3f7c85 | 7.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | #566a6a | 8.0 | darker |
| 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | #347f8c | 9.4 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3810 | Turquoise Dark | #488e9a | 9.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3848 | Teal Green Medium | #559392 | 9.7 | lighter and more saturated |
| 991 | Aquamarine Dark | #477b6e | 9.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3814 | Aquamarine | #508b7d | 10.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3847 | Teal Green Dark | #347d75 | 11.0 | a little darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3768: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 69 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 926 | Gray Green Medium | 69.5 |
| 3 lighter | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 58.3 |
| 2 lighter | 169 | Pewter Light | 55.1 |
| 1 lighter | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| this color | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 51.2 |
| 1 darker | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| 2 darker | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 43.4 |
| 3 darker | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 43.3 |
| 4 darker | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3768
One strand each of DMC 3848 and DMC 317 models at ΔE 1.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3809, ΔE 7.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3768 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3848 Teal Green Medium + 1 × DMC 317 Pewter Gray | #618181 | 1.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3847 Teal Green Dark + 1 × DMC 169 Pewter Light | #66817d | 2.2 |
| 1 × DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × DMC 3022 Brown Gray Medium | #6e8484 | 2.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3768
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #657f7f; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3768
Substituting DMC 3768 takes care: Anchor 779 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.7), and Madeira 2508 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 7.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3768 is number 26 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark and down to DMC 317 Pewter Gray. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3768 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 4.9:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 11.2), Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S43 Dark Gray (ΔE 10.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3768?
Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark (ΔE 5.7, close). Runners-up: Anchor 850 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 1064 (ΔE 9.3).
What color is DMC 3768?
DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #657f7f, RGB 101, 127, 127, L* 51.2. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3768?
Inside DMC, DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.9). From other brands, Anchor 779 (ΔE 5.7) or Madeira 2508 (ΔE 7.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3848 and DMC 317 models at ΔE 1.8.
What is DMC 3768 in Perler beads?
Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 113 Aqua (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3768?
Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium at ΔE 7.4 (similar), then Madeira 1703 at ΔE 8.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark ΔE 8.0
DMC 3768 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 5.7
- Madeira 2508 Misty Green Medium ΔE 7.4
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 11.2
- Hama 113 Aqua ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S43 Dark Gray ΔE 10.1
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 13.5