DMC 452
DMC 452 Shell Gray Medium
DMC 452 is “Shell Gray Medium”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 452
- Catalog name
- Shell Gray Medium
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#C0B3AE- 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 452?
DMC 452 is the floss DMC calls “Shell Gray Medium”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #C0B3AE.
What can I use instead of DMC 452?
The closest shades to DMC 452 in the same family are DMC 453, DMC 950, DMC 754. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 452 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.