What color is DMC 3051?

DMC 3051 is Dark Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5F6648 (RGB 95, 102, 72), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3051?

Anchor 681 is the closest published match for DMC 3051, and some conversion charts list Anchor 262 or Anchor 845 instead. 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 3051?

DMC 3051 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Green Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray.

Can I get DMC 3051 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3051 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3051

DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3051.

Code3051

NameDark Green Gray

Hex#5F6648

RGB95, 102, 72

HSL74°, 17%, 34%

CIELAB41.9, -8.4, 16.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3051 is Anchor 681 (some charts list 262 or 845). 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 Green Gray shades

All 3 DMC Green 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 3051 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 3051

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3051, 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.

3051Dark Green GrayThis color
791Very Dark Cornflower Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

839Dark Beige Brown
3051Dark Green GrayThis color
3362Dark Pine Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3051?: DMC 3051 is Dark Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #5F6648 (RGB 95, 102, 72), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3051?: Anchor 681 is the closest published match for DMC 3051, and some conversion charts list Anchor 262 or Anchor 845 instead. 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 3051?: DMC 3051 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Green Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray.
Can I get DMC 3051 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3051 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3051

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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