Window companion
Includes DMC 414 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor414 DMC color
Steel Gray Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 414
- Name
- Steel Gray Dark
- Hex
- #8C8C8C
- RGB (0-255)
- 140, 140, 140
- CIELAB (D65)
- 58.25, -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 414
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 169 Pewter Light | #848484 | 2.86 |
| 646 Beaver Gray Dark | #877D73 | 8.05 |
| 318 Steel Gray Light | #ABABAB | 9.76 |
| 647 Beaver Gray Medium | #B0A69C | 10.65 |
| 04 Tin Dark | #AEAEB1 | 10.81 |
Free patterns using DMC 414
Alpine light
Includes DMC 414 in its default stitch grid.
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The red sweater
Includes DMC 414 in its default stitch grid.
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Cat on Books
Includes DMC 414 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Steel Gray Dark 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.