DMC 613 Very Light Drab Brown
DMC 613 Very Light Drab Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DCC4AA and RGB 220, 196, 170. The closest substitute is DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 613 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Drab Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DCC4AA |
| RGB | 220, 196, 170 |
| HSL | 31°, 42%, 76% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3782 Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 842 Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3864 Light Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
| 3046 Medium Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 06 Medium Light Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3047 Light Yellow 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 613 in patterns
Very 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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