414 — Steel Grey dark
Grays family
Need details on DMC 414? This medium, subdued gray shade (Steel Grey dark) is hex #646B78, RGB 100, 107, 120. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 414
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 414
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 414
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 414
DMC threads that pair well with 414, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC 414 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 414
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, DMC 414 carries the name Steel Grey dark. Stitchers describe its character as steady and quiet, perfect for slate textures and rabbit fur. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shading and outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 414?
DMC 414 is called Steel Grey dark. It's a medium gray shade (hex #646B78, RGB 100, 107, 120) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 414?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) is Anchor 939 (Blue Grey) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 921 (Antique Blue Medium, 79%) and Anchor 850 (Grey Blue Dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 414?
The closest DMC threads to 414 are 931 Antique Blue medium (ΔE 6.06), 04 Dark Tin (ΔE 7.85), and 317 Pewter Grey (ΔE 8.33). These are useful substitutes when 414 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 414?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark) for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium 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 414 (Steel 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, 414 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 on white fabric and 3.9:1 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.