What color is DMC 3052?

DMC 3052 is Medium Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #889268 (RGB 136, 146, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3052?

Anchor 262 is the closest published match for DMC 3052, and some conversion charts list Anchor 856 or Anchor 844 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 3052?

Among DMC's 3 Green Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3053 Green Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray.

Can I get DMC 3052 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3052 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3052

DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3052.

Code3052

NameMedium Green Gray

Hex#889268

RGB136, 146, 104

HSL74°, 17%, 49%

CIELAB58.8, -11.1, 21.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3052 is Anchor 262 (some charts list 856 or 844). 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 3052 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 3052

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3052, 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.

3052Medium Green GrayThis color
3746Dark Blue Violet

Analogous

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

640Very Dark Beige Gray
3052Medium Green GrayThis color
320Medium Pistachio Green

Triadic

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

3052Medium Green GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
3835Medium Grape

Split complementary

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

3052Medium Green GrayThis color
3838Dark Lavender Blue
3746Dark Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3052?: DMC 3052 is Medium Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #889268 (RGB 136, 146, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3052?: Anchor 262 is the closest published match for DMC 3052, and some conversion charts list Anchor 856 or Anchor 844 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 3052?: Among DMC's 3 Green Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3053 Green Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3051 Dark Green Gray.
Can I get DMC 3052 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3052 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3052

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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