DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark
DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark is a medium gray with the screen hex #877d73. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark
#877d73 · RGB 135, 125, 115
Closest to DMC 646 in other brands
- Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium ΔE 4.4 close
- Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Stone ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 9.9 similar
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 6.6 similar
DMC 646 color values
| Code | 646 |
|---|---|
| Name | Beaver Gray Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #877d73 |
| RGB | 135, 125, 115 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 53.0, a* 2.0, b* 6.8 |
| HSL | 30°, 8 %, 49 % |
| Color family | Gray, 25 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 53.0) |
| DMC color card | row 19-04 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium, ΔE 4.4 |
DMC 646 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 646: the best is Anchor 1040 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1040 | Pewter Medium | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 8581 | Stone Gray | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 1082 | Mocha Beige Medium | 8.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1903 | Beige Gray Dark | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1812 | Beaver Gray Medium | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1813 | Beaver Gray Light | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Grey | code 80-19017 | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 109 | Cloudy Grey | 3.7 | close |
| Hama | 117 | Taupe Grey | 5.4 | close |
| Artkal S | S159 | Oslo Gray | 9.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE15 | Bark | 10.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N08 | Ash | 6.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 11.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 646
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 646; the nearest, DMC 07 Driftwood, sits at ΔE 4.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Driftwood | #8f7b6e | 4.5 | slightly more saturated |
| 451 | Shell Gray Dark | #917b73 | 6.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 169 | Pewter Light | #848484 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 640 | Beige Gray Very Dark | #857b61 | 7.1 | more saturated |
| 414 | Steel Gray Dark | #8c8c8c | 8.1 | lighter and more muted |
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7f6a55 | 9.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 9.6 | darker |
| 317 | Pewter Gray | #6c6c6c | 9.7 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 646: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 70 to 42.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 318 | Steel Gray Light | 70.0 |
| 3 lighter | 647 | Beaver Gray Medium | 68.7 |
| 2 lighter | 414 | Steel Gray Dark | 58.3 |
| 1 lighter | 169 | Pewter Light | 55.1 |
| this color | 646 | Beaver Gray Dark | 53.0 |
| 1 darker | 3768 | Gray Green Dark | 51.2 |
| 2 darker | 317 | Pewter Gray | 45.6 |
| 3 darker | 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | 43.4 |
| 4 darker | 535 | Ash Gray Very Light | 42.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 646
One strand each of DMC 414 and DMC 3862 models at ΔE 1.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 07, ΔE 4.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 646 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark | #8b7e72 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark | #837970 | 1.6 |
| 1 × DMC 414 Steel Gray Dark + 1 × DMC 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #867c75 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 646
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #877d73; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 646
Substituting DMC 646 takes care: Anchor 1040 is slightly more saturated (ΔE 4.4), and Madeira 1903 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 646 is number 25 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 169 Pewter Light and down to DMC 3768 Gray Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 646 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.2:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (4.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Stone (ΔE 8.3), Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 3.7) and Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray (ΔE 9.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 646?
Anchor 1040 Pewter Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 8581 (ΔE 7.4) and Anchor 1082 (ΔE 8.8).
What color is DMC 646?
DMC 646 Beaver Gray Dark is a medium gray in the gray family: hex #877d73, RGB 135, 125, 115, L* 53.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 646?
Inside DMC, DMC 07 Driftwood is nearest (ΔE 4.5). From other brands, Anchor 1040 (ΔE 4.4) or Madeira 1903 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 414 and DMC 3862 models at ΔE 1.6.
What is DMC 646 in Perler beads?
Perler Stone (#988c8c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 109 Cloudy Grey (ΔE 3.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 646?
Madeira 1903 Beige Gray Dark at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 1812 at ΔE 5.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 640 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 9.6
- DMC 317 Pewter Gray ΔE 9.7
DMC 646 in other brands
- Perler Stone ΔE 8.3
- Hama 109 Cloudy Grey ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S S159 Oslo Gray ΔE 9.9
- Nabbi N08 Ash ΔE 6.6