What color is DMC 3022?

DMC 3022 is Medium Brown Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8E9078 (RGB 142, 144, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3022?

Anchor 8581 is the closest published match for DMC 3022. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3022?

Among DMC's 5 Brown Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3023 Light Brown Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3787 Dark Brown Gray.

Can I get DMC 3022 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3022 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3022

DMC 3022 Medium Brown Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3022.

Code3022

NameMedium Brown Gray

Hex#8E9078

RGB142, 144, 120

HSL65°, 10%, 52%

CIELAB59.0, -5.1, 12.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3022 is Anchor 8581. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Brown Gray shades

All 5 DMC Brown Gray shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3022 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3022

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3022, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3022Medium Brown GrayThis color
161Blue Gray

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3022Medium Brown GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
3041Medium Antique Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3022Medium Brown GrayThis color
931Medium Antique Blue
28Medium Light Eggplant

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3022?: DMC 3022 is Medium Brown Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8E9078 (RGB 142, 144, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3022?: Anchor 8581 is the closest published match for DMC 3022. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3022?: Among DMC's 5 Brown Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3023 Light Brown Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3787 Dark Brown Gray.
Can I get DMC 3022 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3022 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3022

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