DMC 03
DMC 03 Tin Medium
DMC 03 is “Tin Medium”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 03
- Catalog name
- Tin Medium
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#B8B8BB- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2366 Duracoat Opaque Dyed
#B5B1B0
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 03?
DMC 03 is the floss DMC calls “Tin Medium”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #B8B8BB.
What can I use instead of DMC 03?
The closest shades to DMC 03 in the same family are DMC 04, DMC 318, DMC 648. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 03 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.