DMC 318 to J&P Coats: Thread Conversion

DMC 318 Light Steel Gray embroidery floss

The closest J&P Coats equivalent to DMC 318 (Light Steel Gray) is J&P Coats 8511.

Close Match

Hex #ABABAB · neutrals family

DMC 318
J&P Coats 8511

Colors shown are approximate. Actual thread colors may vary by dye lot and lighting.

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Conversion Notes

J&P Coats 8511 is a close match for DMC 318 Light Steel Gray. Conversion charts also list 8399 as an alternative J&P Coats equivalent for this color — when sourcing from J&P Coats, compare both numbers visually to confirm which is the better match for your specific design context. For metal, snow, and cool-shadow applications where 318 most commonly appears, 8511 is the primary substitution to reach for in standalone J&P Coats projects.

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Other Conversions for DMC 318

DMC 318 → Anchor 235 DMC 318 → Madeira 1802 DMC 318 → Dimensions 18511 DMC 318 → Bucilla 6221 DMC 318 → Candamar 6157

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