DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark
On screen, DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark reads as a dark gray (#566a6a). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close).
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DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark
#566a6a · RGB 86, 106, 106
Closest to DMC 924 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 6.9 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.0 loose
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 8.7 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 15.2 loose
DMC 924 color values
| Code | 924 |
|---|---|
| Name | Gray Green Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #566a6a |
| RGB | 86, 106, 106 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.3, a* -7.4, b* -2.5 |
| HSL | 180°, 10 %, 38 % |
| Color family | Gray, 29 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.3) |
| DMC color card | row 08-24 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark, ΔE 7.3 |
DMC 924 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 924: the best is Madeira 1707 at ΔE 5.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 921 | Denim Medium | 8.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 922 | Denim Dark | 10.5 | loose |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1703 | Sea Foam Green Medium | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 8.7 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 11.0 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 13.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S156 | Steel Grey | 8.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S89 | Charcoal Gray | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 15.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 16.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 924
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 924; the nearest, DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #366970 | 7.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3768 | Gray Green Dark | #657f7f | 8.0 | lighter |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | #6c6c6c | 9.4 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | #636458 | 9.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | #3f7c85 | 10.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 10.5 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 10.8 | darker and more muted |
| 991 | Aquamarine Dark | #477b6e | 11.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 924: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 55 to 31.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 169 | Pewter Light | 55.1 |
| 3 lighter | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| 2 lighter | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 51.2 |
| 1 lighter | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| this color | 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | 43.3 |
| 1 darker | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
| 2 darker | 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | 36.6 |
| 3 darker | 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | 32.0 |
| 4 darker | 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 30.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 924
One strand each of DMC 3768 and DMC 844 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3808, ΔE 7.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 924 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark + 1 × DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #586868 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 317 Pewter Gray | #566b6e | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark | #576767 | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 924
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #566a6a; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 924
Substituting DMC 924 takes care: Anchor 779 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 7.3), and Madeira 1707 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 924 is number 29 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 317 Pewter Gray and down to DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 924 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 6.9), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.0) and Artkal S S156 Steel Grey (ΔE 8.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 924?
Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark (ΔE 7.3, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 921 (ΔE 8.1) and Anchor 922 (ΔE 10.5).
What color is DMC 924?
DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark is a dark gray in the gray family: hex #566a6a, RGB 86, 106, 106, L* 43.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 924?
Inside DMC, DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.6). From other brands, Anchor 779 (ΔE 7.3) or Madeira 1707 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3768 and DMC 844 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is DMC 924 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 11.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 924?
Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 1711 at ΔE 7.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark ΔE 8.0
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 9.4
- DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light ΔE 9.6
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 10.5
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 10.8
DMC 924 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 7.3
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 5.3
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 6.9
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 11.0
- Artkal S S156 Steel Grey ΔE 8.7
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 15.2