Scarlet macaw
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3799 DMC color
Pewter Gray Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3799
- Name
- Pewter Gray Very Dark
- Hex
- #424242
- RGB (0-255)
- 66, 66, 66
- CIELAB (D65)
- 27.97, -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 3799
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #484848 | 2.01 |
| 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark | #4F4B41 | 6.51 |
| 413 Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 6.83 |
| 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark | #384C5E | 10.75 |
| 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #4B3C2A | 11.08 |
Free patterns using DMC 3799
Window companion
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
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Alpine light
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
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Poppy G Initial
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
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Moonlit Mountain Bookmark
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
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Tuxedo and Yarn
Includes DMC 3799 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Pewter Gray Very Dark in a palette
This is a dark digital swatch. Try it for outlines or deep shadows, then check that small dark areas remain distinct. 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.