DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light
On screen, DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light reads as a dark gray (#636458). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 8581 Stone Gray at ΔE 7.6 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium at ΔE 8.1 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light
#636458 · RGB 99, 100, 88
Closest to DMC 535 in other brands
- Anchor 8581 Stone Gray ΔE 7.6 similar
- Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 8.1 similar
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 7.6 similar
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.2 similar
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 13.3 loose
DMC 535 color values
| Code | 535 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ash Gray Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #636458 |
| RGB | 99, 100, 88 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.0, a* -2.8, b* 6.7 |
| HSL | 65°, 6 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Gray, 30 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.0) |
| DMC color card | row 18-14 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 8581 Stone Gray, ΔE 7.6 |
DMC 535 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 535: the best is Anchor 8581 at ΔE 7.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 8581 | Stone Gray | 7.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Anchor | 681 | Forest Dark | 10.4 | loose |
| Madeira | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1704 | Sea Foam Green Dark | 9.7 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 10.0 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 7.6 | similar |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 13.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 7.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S89 | Charcoal Gray | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 535
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 535; the nearest, DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | #625d50 | 4.0 | a little darker |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 6.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | #6c6c6c | 7.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3051 | Green Gray Dark | #5f6648 | 7.7 | more saturated |
| 520 | Fern Green Dark | #666d4f | 8.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 8.2 | darker and more muted |
| 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | #4f4b41 | 9.0 | darker |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | #566a6a | 9.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
Shading DMC 535: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 53 to 28.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| 3 lighter | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| 2 lighter | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 43.4 |
| 1 lighter | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 43.3 |
| this color | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
| 1 darker | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 36.6 |
| 2 darker | 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | 32.0 |
| 3 darker | 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 30.6 |
| 4 darker | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 28.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 535
One strand each of DMC 317 and DMC 3051 models at ΔE 2.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3787, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 535 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 317 Pewter Gray + 1 × DMC 3051 Green Gray Dark | #66695c | 2.1 |
| 1 × DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark | #616159 | 2.3 |
| 1 × DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark | #5f6058 | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 535
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #636458; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 535
Substituting DMC 535 takes care: Anchor 8581 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.6), and Madeira 1812 is lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 8.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 535 is number 30 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark and down to DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 535 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.0:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 8.8), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 7.6) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 7.2); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 535?
Anchor 8581 Stone Gray is the closest Anchor match to DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light (ΔE 7.6, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 273 (ΔE 9.5) and Anchor 681 (ΔE 10.4).
What color is DMC 535?
DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #636458, RGB 99, 100, 88, L* 42.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 535?
Inside DMC, DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 8581 (ΔE 7.6) or Madeira 1812 (ΔE 8.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 317 and DMC 3051 models at ΔE 2.1.
What is DMC 535 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 7.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 535?
Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium at ΔE 8.1 (similar), then Madeira 1811 at ΔE 8.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- 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 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 535 in other brands
- Anchor 8581 Stone Gray ΔE 7.6
- Madeira 1812 Beaver Gray Medium ΔE 8.1
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 8.8
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 7.6
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 7.2
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 13.3