3022 — Brown Grey medium
Grays family#73725F
Need details on DMC 3022? This medium, subdued gray shade (Brown Grey medium) is hex #73725F, RGB 115, 114, 95. 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.
About DMC 3022
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rhino
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3022
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 3022 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 3022 (Brown Grey medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3022
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3022
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 3022 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 Brown Grey medium turns up.
DMC 3022 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 3022.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3022, Diamond Drills USA DMC3022. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3022 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3022
DMC threads that pair well with 3022, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC3022 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 3022
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, DMC 3022 carries the name Brown Grey medium. Stitchers describe its character as steady and quiet, perfect for castle walls and elephant motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3022?
DMC 3022 is called Brown Grey medium. It's a medium gray shade (hex #73725F, RGB 115, 114, 95) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3022?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) is Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium, 72%) and Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark, 56%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3022?
The closest DMC threads to 3022 are 647 Beaver Grey medium (ΔE 5.35), 522 Fern Green (ΔE 7.37), and 646 Beaver Grey dark (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 3022 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3022?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium 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 3022 (Brown Grey medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3022 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 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 3022?
No. DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium) 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.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3022?
Diamond Dotz D3022 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3022 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3022 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3022?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Unitas Ljubica 350 (90%), Rainbow Gallery FT46 Avocado (87%), EdMar Bouclé 167 Sage Green (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.