Poppy study
Includes DMC 3023 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3023 DMC color
Brown Gray Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3023
- Name
- Brown Gray Light
- Hex
- #B1AA97
- RGB (0-255)
- 177, 170, 151
- CIELAB (D65)
- 69.70, -0.78, 10.70
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 3023
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 647 Beaver Gray Medium | #B0A69C | 4.93 |
| 648 Beaver Gray Light | #BCB4AC | 6.08 |
| 3032 Mocha Brown Medium | #B39F8B | 6.78 |
| 523 Fern Green Light | #ABB197 | 7.00 |
| 642 Beige Gray Dark | #A49878 | 7.11 |
Free patterns using DMC 3023
Choosing Brown 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.