DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown
DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C69F7B and RGB 198, 159, 123. The closest substitute is DMC 612 Light Drab Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 422 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Hazelnut Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C69F7B |
| RGB | 198, 159, 123 |
| HSL | 29°, 40%, 63% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 612 Light Drab Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3064 Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3828 Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 371 Mustard | 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 422 in patterns
Light Hazelnut Brown sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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