DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark
DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark is a dark, soft brown with the screen hex #835e39. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 375 Desert Dark at ΔE 4.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark
#835e39 · RGB 131, 94, 57
Closest to DMC 869 in other brands
- Anchor 375 Desert Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.3 similar
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 4.3 close
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.8 similar
DMC 869 color values
| Code | 869 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #835e39 |
| RGB | 131, 94, 57 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 43.0, a* 10.6, b* 27.0 |
| HSL | 30°, 39 %, 37 % |
| Color family | Brown, 32 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 43.0) |
| DMC color card | row 13-14 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 375 Desert Dark, ΔE 4.6 |
DMC 869 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 869: the best is Anchor 375 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 375 | Desert Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1084 | Mocha Brown Medium | 5.9 | close |
| Anchor | 898 | Sierra | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 2104 | Hazelnut Brown Medium | 7.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 9.1 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 10.0 | similar |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 4.3 | close |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 5.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 7.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 9.8 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 9.9 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 869
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 869; the nearest, DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | Drab Brown Dark | #796047 | 4.8 | more muted |
| 434 | Brown Light | #985e33 | 6.1 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | #875539 | 6.2 | a little darker |
| 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | #8a6e4e | 6.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7f6a55 | 7.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #94631a | 8.0 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | #6b5743 | 8.0 | a little darker and more muted |
| 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | #7e6b42 | 8.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 869: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 48 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | 48.4 |
| 3 lighter | 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | 46.3 |
| 2 lighter | 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | 46.1 |
| 1 lighter | 434 | Brown Light | 45.5 |
| this color | 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 43.0 |
| 1 darker | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 41.1 |
| 2 darker | 975 | Golden Brown Dark | 40.7 |
| 3 darker | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | 38.5 |
| 4 darker | 433 | Brown Medium | 35.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 869
One strand each of DMC 420 and DMC 838 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 610, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 869 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 420 Hazelnut Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark | #835f3d | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 829 Golden Olive Very Dark | #83613e | 1.3 |
| 1 × DMC 780 Topaz Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 08 Driftwood Dark | #815a35 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 869
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #835e39; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 2.7:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 5.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 01 | White Tin | 4.5:1 |
How to use DMC 869
Substituting DMC 869 takes care: Anchor 375 is more saturated (ΔE 4.6), and Madeira 1905 is darker and more muted (ΔE 7.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 869 is number 32 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 434 Brown Light and down to DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 869 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 5.4), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 4.3) and Artkal S S17 Light Brown (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 869?
Anchor 375 Desert Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (ΔE 4.6, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1084 (ΔE 5.9) and Anchor 898 (ΔE 6.2).
What color is DMC 869?
DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark is a dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #835e39, RGB 131, 94, 57, L* 43.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 869?
Inside DMC, DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, Anchor 375 (ΔE 4.6) or Madeira 1905 (ΔE 7.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 420 and DMC 838 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 869 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 4.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 869?
Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 7.3 (similar), then Madeira 2104 at ΔE 7.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark ΔE 4.8
- DMC 434 Brown Light ΔE 6.1
- DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.2
- DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 8.0
DMC 869 in other brands
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 7.3
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.4
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 4.3
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 9.8