DMC Mouliné Spécial

413 — Pewter Grey dark

Blacks family

DMC 413 — Pewter Grey dark — has hex #3D4247 and RGB 61, 66, 71. This medium-dark, subdued black thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#3D4247
RGB
61, 66, 71
HSL
210°, 8%, 26%
Lab
27.7, -0.9, -3.7
Lightness
26%
Dark
Saturation
8%
Neutral
Hue
210°
Family
Blacks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 413

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 413 Pewter Grey dark

Madeira

Steel Grey Dark 1714 85% Good
Dusty Blue Dark 1712 74% Approx
Antique Blue Dark 1005 64% Fair
Steel Grey Medium 1801 62% Fair
Beaver Grey Medium 1812 55% Fair

J&P Coates

Charcoal Grey Dark 8999 65% Approx
Sea Blue Dark 7979 52% Fair
Delft Blue Dark 7981 43% Fair
Blue Mist Dark 6008 40% Fair
Cobalt Blue Medium Dark 7143 40% Fair

Sullivans

Pewter Grey 45058 76% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 76% Approx
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 75% Approx
Grey Green Dark 45384 73% Approx
Antique Blue Dark 45273 64% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 155 155 82% Good
Cosmo 156 156 69% Approx
Cosmo 895 895 66% Approx
Cosmo 2154 2154 64% Fair
Cosmo 2020 2020 63% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Old Blue Jeans Old Blue Jeans 81% Good
Zach Black Zach Black 75% Approx
Wisconsin Woods Wisconsin Woods 72% Approx
Milady's Teal Milady's Teal 71% Approx
Dublin Bay Dublin Bay 65% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Twilight 1285 74% Approx
Battleship 2108 63% Fair
Okefenokee 3940 61% Fair
Fathom 2102 60% Fair
Gunmetal 1298 56% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Storm Clouds 0981 63% Fair
Lagoon 0980 58% Fair
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 57% Fair
Island Blue 0940 56% Fair
Distressed Denim 0293 41% Fair

Valdani

Pewter Grey very dark 8122 77% Approx
Ash Grey very light 893 64% Fair
Antique Blue dark O126 61% Fair
Antique Blue very dark 873 53% Fair
Brown Grey dark P9 47% Fair

Crescent Colours

Blacksmith Blue 187 70% Approx
Nighty Nite 160 70% Approx
Tartan Plaid 073 65% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 51% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 48% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 413

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 413

DMC threads that pair well with 413, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blacks Family

DMC 413 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.

About DMC 413

Known as Pewter Grey dark, DMC 413 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the blacks family. It has a somber and rich feel that suits crow motifs and gothic accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with shadow textures or outlines for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 413 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 413 is Pewter Grey dark — a medium-dark black thread (hex #3D4247, RGB 61, 66, 71). It shows up most in wrought iron and night skies.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 413?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) is Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark, 78%) and Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark, 70%).

Which DMC threads are close to 413?

The closest DMC threads to 413 are 3799 Pewter Grey very dark (ΔE 4.56), 535 Ash Grey very light (ΔE 7.11), and 317 Pewter Grey (ΔE 7.42). These are useful substitutes when 413 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 413 good for?

DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes, calligraphy. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 413.