01 — White Tin
Light Grays family
Looking up DMC 01? It's White Tin, a light light gray shade (#C5C5C5 / RGB 197, 197, 197). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 01
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 01
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 01
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 01
DMC threads that pair well with 01, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
DMC 01 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About DMC 01
A light, subdued entry in the light grays family, DMC 01 carries the name White Tin. The shade reads as subtle and pale — a go-to choice for dusty surface highlights and pewter motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around subtle shading and metallic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 01?
DMC 01 is called White Tin. It's a light light gray shade (hex #C5C5C5, RGB 197, 197, 197) in the light grays family, commonly used for silver accents, marble patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 01?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 01 (White Tin) is Anchor 234 (Pearl Grey Very Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 830 (Drab Brown Very Light, 76%) and Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 01?
The closest DMC threads to 01 are 762 Pearl Grey very light (ΔE 4.52), 3072 Beaver Grey very light (ΔE 4.92), and 27 White Violet (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 01 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 01?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 01 (White Tin) for charts featuring silver accents, marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 01 (White Tin)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 01 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.