3799 — Pewter Grey very dark
Blacks family
Below: DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark), a dark, subdued black shade with hex #303438 and RGB 48, 52, 56. 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 3799
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 3799
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3799
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3799
DMC threads that pair well with 3799, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
DMC 3799 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About DMC 3799
DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) is a dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. The bold and brooding mood of this color makes it a natural fit for night skies and silhouettes. Expect to see it used in calligraphy and cat designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3799 look like?
DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) is a dark shade in the blacks family with hex #303438 and RGB 48, 52, 56. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring outlines and lettering.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3799?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) is Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 922 (Antique Blue Dark, 80%) and Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium, 67%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3799?
The closest DMC threads to 3799 are 413 Pewter Grey dark (ΔE 4.56), 844 Beaver Grey ultra dark (ΔE 7.66), and 3371 Black Brown (ΔE 8.76). These are useful substitutes when 3799 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3799?
Reach for DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark) when your project calls for outlines, lettering, bold contrast, dramatic backgrounds. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3799.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3799 has a contrast ratio of about 12.5:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 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.