535 — Ash Grey very light
Blacks family
Below: DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light), a medium-dark, subdued black shade with hex #4B4B46 and RGB 75, 75, 70. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 535
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 535
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 535
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 535
DMC threads that pair well with 535, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
DMC 535 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About DMC 535
DMC 535 is the floss known as Ash Grey very light: a subdued, medium-dark member of the blacks family. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to bold contrast and dramatic backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for wrought iron and night skies in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 535 look like?
DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #4B4B46 and RGB 75, 75, 70. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring crow motifs and gothic accents.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 535?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) is Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark, 81%) and Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium, 78%).
What DMC colors are similar to 535?
The closest DMC threads to 535 are 844 Beaver Grey ultra dark (ΔE 4.88), 3787 Brown Grey dark (ΔE 5.53), and 413 Pewter Grey dark (ΔE 7.11). These are useful substitutes when 535 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 535?
Reach for DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) when your project calls for crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures, outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 535.
What fabric color works best with DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light)?
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, 535 has a contrast ratio of about 8.8:1 on white fabric and 2.4:1 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.