3023 — Brown Grey light
Yellows family
Below: DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light), a medium, subdued yellow shade with hex #938D76 and RGB 147, 141, 118. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3023
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 3023
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3023
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3023
DMC threads that pair well with 3023, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3023 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3023
DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) is a medium, subdued shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The warm and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for honey themes and wheat fields. Expect to see it used in daffodils and lemon motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3023 look like?
DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #938D76 and RGB 147, 141, 118. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3023?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) is Anchor 853 (Avocado Very Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 831 (Drab Brown Light, 60%) and Anchor 899 (Brown Grey Light, 59%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3023?
The closest DMC threads to 3023 are 3032 Mocha Brown medium (ΔE 5.16), 648 Beaver Grey light (ΔE 5.72), and 642 Beige Grey dark (ΔE 6.84). These are useful substitutes when 3023 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3023?
Reach for DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light) when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3023.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light)?
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, 3023 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.