What color is DMC 451?

DMC 451 is Dark Shell Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #917B73 (RGB 145, 123, 115), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 451?

Anchor 233 is the closest published match for DMC 451. 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 451?

DMC 451 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Shell Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 452 Medium Shell Gray.

Can I get DMC 451 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 451 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

451

DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 451.

Code451

NameDark Shell Gray

Hex#917B73

RGB145, 123, 115

HSL16°, 12%, 51%

CIELAB53.4, 7.1, 7.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 451 is Anchor 233. 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 Shell Gray shades

All 3 DMC Shell 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 451 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 451

Color-wheel combinations that start from 451, 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.

451Dark Shell GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

451Dark Shell GrayThis color
502Blue Green
161Blue Gray

Split complementary

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

451Dark Shell GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
931Medium Antique Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 451?: DMC 451 is Dark Shell Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #917B73 (RGB 145, 123, 115), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 451?: Anchor 233 is the closest published match for DMC 451. 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 451?: DMC 451 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Shell Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 452 Medium Shell Gray.
Can I get DMC 451 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 451 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 451

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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