DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark
DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark (#625d50) is a dark, muted brown. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark at ΔE 6.3 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark
#625d50 · RGB 98, 93, 80
Closest to DMC 3787 in other brands
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 6.3 similar
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 10.0 similar
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 8.3 similar
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 5.3 close
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 9.7 similar
DMC 3787 color values
| Code | 3787 |
|---|---|
| Name | Brown Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #625d50 |
| RGB | 98, 93, 80 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 39.6, a* -0.5, b* 8.2 |
| HSL | 43°, 10 %, 35 % |
| Color family | Brown, 39 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 39.6) |
| DMC color card | row 18-09 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark, ΔE 6.3 |
DMC 3787 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3787: the best is Madeira 1811 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 273 | Stone Gray Dark | 6.3 | similar |
| Anchor | 8581 | Stone Gray | 8.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 904 | Mocha Brown Dark | 9.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 8.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Charcoal | code 80-15207 | 10.0 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 10.4 | loose |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 8.3 | similar |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 11.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 5.3 | close |
| Artkal S | S89 | Charcoal Gray | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 9.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 14.9 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3787
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3787; the nearest, DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | #636458 | 4.0 | a little lighter |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 5.0 | a little lighter |
| 3021 | Brown Gray Very Dark | #4f4b41 | 6.4 | darker |
| 839 | Beige Brown Dark | #675541 | 7.2 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 413 | Pewter Gray Dark | #565656 | 7.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | #6b5743 | 7.8 | more saturated |
| 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | #594937 | 8.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | #6c6c6c | 8.9 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3787: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 52 to 32.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 640 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 51.9 |
| 3 lighter | 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | 46.3 |
| 2 lighter | 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | 46.1 |
| 1 lighter | 610 | Drab Brown Dark | 42.6 |
| this color | 3787 | Brown Gray Dark | 39.6 |
| 1 darker | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | 38.5 |
| 2 darker | 839 | Beige Brown Dark | 37.4 |
| 3 darker | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 36.5 |
| 4 darker | 838 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 32.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3787
One strand each of DMC 535 and DMC 839 models at ΔE 1.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 535, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3787 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark | #655d4e | 1.7 |
| 1 × DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark | #5e584a | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark | #675e4e | 2.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3787
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #625d50; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | 2.4:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 6.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 02 | Tin | 4.6:1 |
Working with DMC 3787
Substituting DMC 3787 takes care: Anchor 273 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 6.3), and Madeira 1811 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3787 is number 39 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark and down to DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3787 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.6:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Charcoal (ΔE 10.0), Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.3) and Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold (ΔE 5.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3787?
Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark (ΔE 6.3, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 8581 (ΔE 8.4) and Anchor 904 (ΔE 9.4).
What color is DMC 3787?
DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark is a dark, muted brown in the brown family: hex #625d50, RGB 98, 93, 80, L* 39.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3787?
Inside DMC, DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 273 (ΔE 6.3) or Madeira 1811 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 535 and DMC 839 models at ΔE 1.7.
What is DMC 3787 in Perler beads?
Perler Charcoal (#4f595a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 117 Taupe Grey (ΔE 8.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3787?
Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Madeira 1812 at ΔE 8.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 535 Ash Gray Very Light ΔE 4.0
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 5.0
- DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark ΔE 6.4
- DMC 413 Pewter Gray Dark ΔE 7.4
- DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 7.8
- DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 8.8
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 8.9
DMC 3787 in other brands
- Anchor 273 Stone Gray Dark ΔE 6.3
- Madeira 1811 Beaver Gray Dark ΔE 4.3
- Perler Charcoal ΔE 10.0
- Hama 117 Taupe Grey ΔE 8.3
- Artkal S S63 Metallic Gold ΔE 5.3
- Nabbi N02 Dark Brown ΔE 9.7