Two Cats in a Window
Includes DMC 318 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor318 DMC color
Steel Gray Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 318
- Name
- Steel Gray Light
- Hex
- #ABABAB
- RGB (0-255)
- 171, 171, 171
- CIELAB (D65)
- 69.98, -0.00, 0.00
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 318
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Tin Dark | #AEAEB1 | 1.92 |
| 03 Tin Medium | #B8B8BB | 4.03 |
| 648 Beaver Gray Light | #BCB4AC | 5.67 |
| 647 Beaver Gray Medium | #B0A69C | 6.16 |
| 452 Shell Gray Medium | #C0B3AE | 6.75 |
Free patterns using DMC 318
Geometric Floral Frame
Includes DMC 318 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Steel Gray Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.