3051 — Green Grey dark
Greens family
Looking up DMC 3051? It's Green Grey dark, a dark green shade (#464D2E / RGB 70, 77, 46). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3051
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 3051
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3051
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) sits a hair from DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark) (ΔE 2.99) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3051
DMC threads that pair well with 3051, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
DMC 3051 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About DMC 3051
Meet DMC 3051, Green Grey dark — a muted, dark thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The shade reads as dramatic and quiet — a go-to choice for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3051 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3051 is Green Grey dark — a dark green thread (hex #464D2E, RGB 70, 77, 46). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3051?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) is Anchor 262 (Laurel Green Dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 268 (Avocado Green Dark, 75%) and Anchor 244 (Pistachio Green Medium, 67%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3051?
The closest DMC threads to 3051 are 3362 Pine Green dark (ΔE 2.99), 936 Avocado Green very dark (ΔE 3.69), and 937 Avocado Green medium (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 3051 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3051 good for?
DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3051.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3051 (Green Grey dark)?
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, 3051 has a contrast ratio of about 8.9:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.