451 DMC color
Shell Gray Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 451
- Name
- Shell Gray Dark
- Hex
- #917B73
- RGB (0-255)
- 145, 123, 115
- CIELAB (D65)
- 53.41, 7.13, 7.52
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 451
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Driftwood | #8F7B6E | 3.01 |
| 646 Beaver Gray Dark | #877D73 | 6.14 |
| 3861 Cocoa Light | #A68881 | 6.20 |
| 840 Beige Brown Medium | #9A7C5C | 9.66 |
| 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7F6A55 | 9.70 |
Free patterns to try with 451
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Shell Gray Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 451. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Shell 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.