What color is DMC 3053?

DMC 3053 is Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9CA482 (RGB 156, 164, 130), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3053?

Anchor 261 is the closest published match for DMC 3053, and some conversion charts list Anchor 843 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 3053?

DMC 3053 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Green Gray shades. The next darker one is DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray.

Can I get DMC 3053 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3053 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3053

DMC 3053 Green Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3053.

Code3053

NameGreen Gray

Hex#9CA482

RGB156, 164, 130

HSL74°, 16%, 58%

CIELAB65.9, -8.9, 16.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3053 is Anchor 261 (some charts list 843). 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 3053 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 3053

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3053, 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.

3053Green GrayThis color
28Medium Light Eggplant

Analogous

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

642Dark Beige Gray
3053Green GrayThis color
522Fern Green

Triadic

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

3053Green GrayThis color
926Medium Gray Green
3836Light Grape

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3053?: DMC 3053 is Green Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #9CA482 (RGB 156, 164, 130), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3053?: Anchor 261 is the closest published match for DMC 3053, and some conversion charts list Anchor 843 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 3053?: DMC 3053 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Green Gray shades. The next darker one is DMC 3052 Medium Green Gray.
Can I get DMC 3053 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3053 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3053

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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