3024 — Brown Grey very light
Browns family
DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) is a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex code #B9B09F and RGB values 185, 176, 159. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3024
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 3024
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3024
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3024
DMC threads that pair well with 3024, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 3024 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3024
Meet DMC 3024, Brown Grey very light — a muted, medium-light thread in the browns family with golden brown tones. Its restrained and versatile presence shines in rustic designs and leather accents alike. Pull this thread for horse designs or cinnamon motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3024 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3024 is Brown Grey very light — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B9B09F, RGB 185, 176, 159). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3024?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) is Anchor 391 (Beige Grey Medium) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 852 (Avocado Ultra Very Light, 69%) and Anchor 388 (Beige Brown Light, 67%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3024?
The closest DMC threads to 3024 are 644 Beige Grey medium (ΔE 4.04), 05 Light Driftwood (ΔE 4.12), and 06 Medium Light Driftwood (ΔE 6.01). These are useful substitutes when 3024 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3024 good for?
DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden 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 3024.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very 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, 3024 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.8:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.