DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium
On screen, DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium reads as a light gray (#b0a69c). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light at ΔE 5.2 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium at ΔE 2.9 (very close).
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DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium
#b0a69c · RGB 176, 166, 156
Closest to DMC 647 in other brands
- Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light ΔE 5.2 close
- Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Tan ΔE 8.0 similar
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 11.5 loose
- Artkal S ST1 Transparent ΔE 7.1 similar
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 7.9 similar
DMC 647 color values
| Code | 647 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beaver Gray Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #b0a69c |
| RGB | 176, 166, 156 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 68.7, a* 1.8, b* 6.5 |
| HSL | 30°, 11 %, 65 % |
| Color family | Gray, 22 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 68.7) |
| DMC color card | row 19-03 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light, ΔE 5.2 |
DMC 647 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 647: the best is Madeira 1902 at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 231 | Rose Gray Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 398 | Gray | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 232 | Rose Gray Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1902 | Beige Gray Medium | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 1709 | Blue Gray Very Light | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1814 | Beaver Gray Very Light | 4.3 | close |
| Perler | Tan | code 80-19035 | 8.0 | similar |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 19 | Clear | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 7.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | SG1 | Glow Yellow | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 10.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 647
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 647; the nearest, DMC 648 Beaver Gray Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 648 | Beaver Gray Light | #bcb4ac | 4.0 | lighter |
| 3023 | Brown Gray Light | #b1aa97 | 4.9 | slightly more saturated |
| 452 | Shell Gray Medium | #c0b3ae | 5.2 | lighter |
| 3032 | Mocha Brown Medium | #b39f8b | 5.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 318 | Steel Gray Light | #ababab | 6.2 | more muted |
| 04 | Tin Dark | #aeaeb1 | 7.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3864 | Mocha Beige Light | #cbb69c | 8.1 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3782 | Mocha Brown Light | #d2bca6 | 8.6 | lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 647: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 74 to 51.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 452 | Shell Gray Medium | 73.9 |
| 3 lighter | 648 | Beaver Gray Light | 73.7 |
| 2 lighter | 04 | Tin Dark | 71.2 |
| 1 lighter | 318 | Steel Gray Light | 70.0 |
| this color | 647 | Beaver Gray Medium | 68.7 |
| 1 darker | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 58.3 |
| 2 darker | 169 | Pewter Light | 55.1 |
| 3 darker | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| 4 darker | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 51.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 647
One strand each of DMC 3032 and DMC 318 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 648, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 647 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium + 1 × DMC 318 Steel Gray Light | #afa59c | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 523 Fern Green Light + 1 × DMC 3042 Antique Violet Light | #b1a79f | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium + 1 × DMC 04 Tin Dark | #b1a79f | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 647
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b0a69c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 647
Substituting DMC 647 takes care: Anchor 231 is a little lighter (ΔE 5.2), and Madeira 1902 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 647 is number 22 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 318 Steel Gray Light and down to DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 647 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 8.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Tan (ΔE 8.0), Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 11.5) and Artkal S ST1 Transparent (ΔE 7.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 647?
Anchor 231 Rose Gray Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium (ΔE 5.2, close). Runners-up: Anchor 398 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 232 (ΔE 6.9).
What color is DMC 647?
DMC 647 Beaver Gray Medium is a light gray in the gray family: hex #b0a69c, RGB 176, 166, 156, L* 68.7. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 647?
Inside DMC, DMC 648 Beaver Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 231 (ΔE 5.2) or Madeira 1902 (ΔE 2.9). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3032 and DMC 318 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 647 in Perler beads?
Perler Tan (#c5ac90) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 11.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 647?
Madeira 1902 Beige Gray Medium at ΔE 2.9 (very close), then Madeira 1709 at ΔE 3.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3023 Brown Gray Light ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium ΔE 5.3
- DMC 3782 Mocha Brown Light ΔE 8.6
DMC 647 in other brands
- Perler Tan ΔE 8.0
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 11.5
- Artkal S ST1 Transparent ΔE 7.1
- Nabbi N06 Tan ΔE 7.9