3072 — Beaver Grey very light
Light Grays family
Need details on DMC 3072? This light, subdued light gray shade (Beaver Grey very light) is hex #C2C6BE, RGB 194, 198, 190. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3072
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 3072
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3072
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3072
DMC threads that pair well with 3072, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
DMC 3072 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About DMC 3072
Beaver Grey very light (catalog code DMC 3072) is a light, subdued shade from the light grays family. With a subtle and pale quality, this thread works beautifully in metallic effects and winter themes. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring stone textures and fog and mist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3072?
DMC 3072 is called Beaver Grey very light. It's a light light gray shade (hex #C2C6BE, RGB 194, 198, 190) in the light grays family, commonly used for mouse designs, concrete textures, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3072?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) is Anchor 213 (Misty Green Ultra Very Light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 397 (Pearl Grey Ultra Very Light, 78%) and Anchor 847 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Light, 70%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3072?
The closest DMC threads to 3072 are 01 White Tin (ΔE 4.92), 928 Grey Green very light (ΔE 5.62), and 10 Very Light Tender Green (ΔE 5.96). These are useful substitutes when 3072 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3072?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light) for charts featuring mouse designs, concrete textures, dusty surface highlights, pewter motifs. The light 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 3072 (Beaver Grey very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3072 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.1:1 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.