A mid-tone cool gray with a slightly metallic, blue-leaning character. DMC #317 is a balanced, versatile gray. It's darker than a standard medium gray, lighter than #413 Dark Pewter Gray and functions as a reliable all-purpose mid-dark tone in neutral and cool-toned palettes.
Product Details
- Color: Pewter Gray
- Thread type: 6-strand divisible cotton floss
- Skein length: 8.7 yards (8 meters)
- Material: 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton
- Colorfast: Fade- and bleed-resistant; safe for washing
Best Used For
- Mid-tone shadow and shading work in gray and silver gradient stacks
- Stone, concrete, and urban texture rendering in contemporary designs
- Gray animal fur — wolves, cats, elephants, and silver-coated breeds
- Modern minimalist and monochromatic embroidery compositions
- Mechanical, industrial, and steampunk-themed needlework