DMC 08 Dark Driftwood
DMC 08 Dark Driftwood is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#916E4F and RGB 145, 110, 79. The closest substitute is DMC 611 Drab Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 08 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Driftwood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #916E4F |
| RGB | 145, 110, 79 |
| HSL | 28°, 29%, 44% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 611 Drab Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3862 Dark Mocha Beige | View color | Very close |
| 840 Medium Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 610 Dark Drab Brown | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 08 in patterns
Dark Driftwood sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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