647 — Beaver Grey medium
Grays family
Need details on DMC 647? This medium, subdued gray shade (Beaver Grey medium) is hex #7D7B70, RGB 125, 123, 112. 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 647
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 647
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 647
DMC threads that pair well with 647, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC 647 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 647
A medium, subdued entry in the grays family, DMC 647 carries the name Beaver Grey medium. 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 647?
DMC 647 is called Beaver Grey medium. It's a medium gray shade (hex #7D7B70, RGB 125, 123, 112) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 647?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) is Anchor 900 (Beaver Grey Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 849 (Grey Blue Medium, 71%) and Anchor 899 (Brown Grey Light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 647?
The closest DMC threads to 647 are 3022 Brown Grey medium (ΔE 5.35), 169 Pewter light (ΔE 7.49), and 642 Beige Grey dark (ΔE 7.81). These are useful substitutes when 647 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 647?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) 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.