DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark
DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark is a dark grey six-strand embroidery floss. On screen it is shown as hex #424242 (RGB 66, 66, 66). If you stitch with other brands, the closest threads are Anchor 236, Sullivans 45397, J&P Coats 8999, Maxi Mouline 905. Grey shades like this are popular for backstitch outlines, lettering, shading, snow and monochrome designs.
DMC Stranded Cotton Thread #3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark – colour codes
| Hex | #424242 | |
| Red | 66 | |
| Green | 66 | |
| Blue | 66 | |
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Similar DMC shades
The closest DMC colours to 3799 – handy when you run out of a thread or want a gentle shade change.
RGB #424242 ✿
Click the Floss Name to find out the the most similar floss.| Color | DMC Name | DMC | Anchor | Sullivans | J&P Coats | Maxi Mouline | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Gray Very Dark | 3021 | 905 | 45428 | 5395 | 814 | #4F4B41 | |
| Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | 844 | 1041 | 45241 | 8501 | 816 | #484848 | |
| Pewter Gray Dark | 413 | 236 | 45089 | 8514 | 903 | #565656 | |
| Pewter Gray Very Dark | 3799 | 236 | 45397 | 8999 | 905 | #424242 |

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DMC Palette
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Color samples and names for DMC and Pantone may not be identical. The Hex conversion is calculated based on corresponding RGB values to get the closest match.
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