03 — Medium Tin
Grays family
Need details on DMC 03? This medium-light, subdued gray shade (Medium Tin) is hex #908F90, RGB 144, 143, 144. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 03
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 03
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 03
DMC threads that pair well with 03, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC 03 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 03
Meet DMC 03, Medium Tin — a subdued, medium-light thread in the grays family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for shading and outlines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on urban scenes and neutral backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 03 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 03 is Medium Tin — a medium-light gray thread (hex #908F90, RGB 144, 143, 144). It shows up most in industrial designs and wolf patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 03?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 03 (Medium Tin) is Anchor 398 (Pearl Grey) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium, 70%) and Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 03?
The closest DMC threads to 03 are 318 Steel Grey light (ΔE 7.69), 648 Beaver Grey light (ΔE 7.94), and 452 Shell Grey medium (ΔE 8.54). These are useful substitutes when 03 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 03 good for?
DMC 03 (Medium Tin) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents, slate textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 03.