647 — Beaver Grey medium
Grays family#7D7B70
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.
About DMC 647
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rock grey
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 647
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 647 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 647
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 647
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 647 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Beaver Grey medium turns up.
DMC 647 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 647.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D647, Diamond Drills USA DMC647. A kit legend or drill bag marked 647 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 647
DMC threads that pair well with 647, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC647 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 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 860 (Fern Green Medium, 64%) and Anchor 235 (Pewter Grey, 51%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 647 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 647?
No. DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 647?
Diamond Dotz D647 and Diamond Drills USA DMC647 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 647 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 647?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Caron 1061 Taupe Gray (93%), Gamma 0152 серый (92%), Planet Earth 182 coriander (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.