DMC Mouliné Spécial

3022 — Brown Grey medium

Grays family

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.

Hex
#73725F
RGB
115, 114, 95
HSL
57°, 10%, 41%
Lab
47.6, -3.2, 10.7
Lightness
41%
Medium
Saturation
10%
Neutral
Hue
57°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3022

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3022 Brown Grey medium

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Dark 45152 80% Good
Brown Grey Medium 45320 76% Approx
Green Grey Medium 45332 63% Fair
Beige Grey Very Dark 45148 61% Fair
Beige Grey Dark 45149 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Barrel Cactus 031 87% Good
Poblano Pepper 069 73% Approx
St. Bernard 105 72% Approx
Cocoa Bean 172 72% Approx
Timber 089 68% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 3022

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 3022 Brown Grey medium
Beaver Grey medium DMC 647 Close ΔE 5.35 Fern Green DMC 522 Noticeable ΔE 7.37 Beaver Grey dark DMC 646 Noticeable ΔE 7.5 Beige Grey very dark DMC 640 Noticeable ΔE 8.31 Green Grey medium DMC 3052 Noticeable ΔE 8.86 Beige Grey dark DMC 642 Noticeable ΔE 8.89 Pine Green medium DMC 3363 Noticeable ΔE 9.78 Khaki Green medium DMC 3012 Noticeable ΔE 10.03

Working with DMC 3022

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3022

DMC threads that pair well with 3022, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3022
414 Steel Grey dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3022
522 Fern Green 640 Beige Grey very dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3022
926 Grey Green medium 451 Shell Grey dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3022
935 Avocado Green dark 648 Beaver Grey light 10 Very Light Tender Green

Grays Family

DMC 3022 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

3022 Brown Grey medium 3022 318 Steel Grey light 318 647 Beaver Grey medium 647 169 Pewter light 169 451 Shell Grey dark 451 414 Steel Grey dark 414 04 Dark Tin 04 646 Beaver Grey dark 646 317 Pewter Grey 317

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 854 (Avocado Light) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light, 62%) and Anchor 859 (Fern Green Light, 61%).

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.

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