DMC 3799
DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark
DMC 3799 is “Pewter Gray Very Dark”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3799
- Catalog name
- Pewter Gray Very Dark
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#424242- 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 3799?
DMC 3799 is the floss DMC calls “Pewter Gray Very Dark”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #424242.
What can I use instead of DMC 3799?
The closest shades to DMC 3799 in the same family are DMC 844, DMC 3021, DMC 413. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3799 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.