DMC 318
DMC 318 Steel Gray Light
DMC 318 is “Steel Gray Light”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 318
- Catalog name
- Steel Gray Light
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#ABABAB- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 318?
DMC 318 is the floss DMC calls “Steel Gray Light”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #ABABAB.
What can I use instead of DMC 318?
The closest shades to DMC 318 in the same family are DMC 04, DMC 03, DMC 648. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 318 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.