02 — Tin
Light Grays family#ABABAB
DMC 02 — Tin — has hex #ABABAB and RGB 171, 171, 171. This medium-light, subdued light gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 02
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Mist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 02
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 02 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 02 (Tin) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 02
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 02
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 02 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Tin turns up.
DMC 02 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 02.
Diamond painting: 02 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 02
DMC threads that pair well with 02, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
DMC02 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About DMC 02
DMC 02 (Tin) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the light grays family. It has a balanced and quiet feel that suits pewter motifs and subtle shading particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with metallic effects or winter themes for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 02 look like?
DMC 02 (Tin) is a medium-light shade in the light grays family with hex #ABABAB and RGB 171, 171, 171. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring marble patterns and rain clouds.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 02?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 02 (Tin) is Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 398 (Pearl Grey, 78%) and Anchor 399 (Steel Grey Light, 73%).
What DMC colors are similar to 02?
The closest DMC threads to 02 are 168 Pewter very light (ΔE 4.31), 415 Pearl Grey (ΔE 5.92), and 928 Grey Green very light (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 02 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 02?
Reach for DMC 02 (Tin) when your project calls for marble patterns, rain clouds, mouse designs, concrete textures. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 02.
What fabric color works best with DMC 02 (Tin)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 02 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.1:1 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 02?
No. DMC 02 (Tin) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 02?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kreinik Silk Mori 824 Medium Pewter (100%), Bella Lusso 0213 Silt (97%), EdMar Bouclé 166 Light Ecru (97%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.