04 DMC color
Tin Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 04
- Name
- Tin Dark
- Hex
- #AEAEB1
- RGB (0-255)
- 174, 174, 177
- CIELAB (D65)
- 71.18, 0.57, -1.53
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 04
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 318 Steel Gray Light | #ABABAB | 1.92 |
| 03 Tin Medium | #B8B8BB | 2.75 |
| 648 Beaver Gray Light | #BCB4AC | 6.45 |
| 452 Shell Gray Medium | #C0B3AE | 6.84 |
| 647 Beaver Gray Medium | #B0A69C | 7.55 |
Free patterns to try with 04
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Tin Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 04. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Tin 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.