DMC 612 Light Drab Brown
DMC 612 Light Drab Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BC9A78 and RGB 188, 154, 120. The closest substitute is DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 612 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Drab Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BC9A78 |
| RGB | 188, 154, 120 |
| HSL | 30°, 34%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 422 Light Hazelnut Brown | View color | Very close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 3828 Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 3064 Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3863 Medium Mocha Beige | 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 612 in patterns
Light Drab 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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