317 — Pewter Grey
Grays family
DMC 317 — Pewter Grey — has hex #4F5460 and RGB 79, 84, 96. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 317
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 317
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 317
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 317
DMC threads that pair well with 317, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC 317 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 317
A medium-dark, subdued entry in the grays family, DMC 317 carries the name Pewter Grey. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for castle walls and elephant motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for cobblestone paths or industrial designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 317?
DMC 317 is called Pewter Grey. It's a medium-dark gray shade (hex #4F5460, RGB 79, 84, 96) in the grays family, commonly used for rabbit fur, shading, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 317?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) is Anchor 978 (Blue Dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 921 (Antique Blue Medium, 75%) and Anchor 1034 (Antique Blue Medium Dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 317?
The closest DMC threads to 317 are 413 Pewter Grey dark (ΔE 7.42), 414 Steel Grey dark (ΔE 8.33), and 930 Antique Blue dark (ΔE 8.37). These are useful substitutes when 317 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 317?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) for charts featuring rabbit fur, shading, outlines, urban scenes. The medium-dark 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 317 (Pewter Grey)?
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, 317 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 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.