DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark (#653919) is a dark, rich brown. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark
#653919 · RGB 101, 57, 25
Closest to DMC 801 in other brands
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.5 close
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.5 loose
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 11.1 loose
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 10.0 loose
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 10.1 loose
DMC 801 color values
| Code | 801 |
|---|---|
| Name | Coffee Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #653919 |
| RGB | 101, 57, 25 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 28.8, a* 16.5, b* 27.6 |
| HSL | 25°, 60 %, 25 % |
| Color family | Brown, 49 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 28.8) |
| DMC color card | row 17-15 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 801 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 801: the best is Anchor 1050 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1050 | Tawnyu Medium Dark | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 358 | Coffee | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 359 | Coffee Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1914 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 2113 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 4.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2106 | Drab Brown Very Dark | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Brown | code 80-19012 | 11.5 | loose |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 11.6 | loose |
| Hama | 12 | Brown | 11.1 | loose |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S16 | Brown | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 13.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N03 | Brown Medium | 10.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 13.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 801
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 801; the nearest, DMC 433 Brown Medium, sits at ΔE 5.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | Brown Medium | #7a451f | 5.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 300 | Mahogany Very Dark | #6f2f00 | 5.5 | more saturated |
| 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | #492a13 | 7.1 | darker and more muted |
| 918 | Red-Copper Dark | #82340a | 8.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | #55200e | 8.9 | darker |
| 400 | Mahogany Dark | #8f430f | 10.0 | lighter and more saturated |
| 3857 | Rosewood Dark | #68251a | 10.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | #875539 | 10.3 | much lighter |
Shading DMC 801: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 41 to 20.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 41.1 |
| 3 lighter | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 37.6 |
| 2 lighter | 433 | Brown Medium | 35.0 |
| 1 lighter | 918 | Red-Copper Dark | 32.3 |
| this color | 801 | Coffee Brown Dark | 28.8 |
| 1 darker | 3031 | Mocha Brown Very Dark | 26.4 |
| 2 darker | 3857 | Rosewood Dark | 24.8 |
| 3 darker | 898 | Coffee Brown Very Dark | 20.5 |
| 4 darker | 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | 20.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 801
One strand each of DMC 433 and DMC 898 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 433, ΔE 5.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 801 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 433 Brown Medium + 1 × DMC 898 Coffee Brown Very Dark | #65391a | 0.3 |
| 1 × DMC 433 Brown Medium + 1 × DMC 938 Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | #603618 | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 300 Mahogany Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #5f361c | 2.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 801
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #653919; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | 3.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 9.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 04 | Tin Dark | 4.4:1 |
Working with DMC 801
Substituting DMC 801 takes care: Anchor 1050 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 1914 is a little darker (ΔE 3.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 801 is number 49 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 918 Red-Copper Dark and down to DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 801 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Brown (ΔE 11.5), Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 11.1) and Artkal S S16 Brown (ΔE 10.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a loose stand-in at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 801?
Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 358 (ΔE 5.2) and Anchor 359 (ΔE 5.3).
What color is DMC 801?
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #653919, RGB 101, 57, 25, L* 28.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 801?
Inside DMC, DMC 433 Brown Medium is nearest (ΔE 5.3). From other brands, Anchor 1050 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 1914 (ΔE 3.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 433 and DMC 898 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is DMC 801 in Perler beads?
Perler Brown (#674c44) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.5 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 12 Brown (ΔE 11.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 801?
Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark at ΔE 3.5 (close), then Madeira 2113 at ΔE 4.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
DMC 801 in other brands
- Anchor 1050 Tawnyu Medium Dark ΔE 3.4
- Madeira 1914 Beige Brown Ultra Very Dark ΔE 3.5
- Perler Brown ΔE 11.5
- Hama 12 Brown ΔE 11.1
- Artkal S S16 Brown ΔE 10.0
- Nabbi N03 Brown Medium ΔE 10.1