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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 413
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 413
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 413
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 413
DMC threads that pair well with 413, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 413 (Pewter 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, 413 has a contrast ratio of about 10.2:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 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.