DMC 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray
DMC 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#6E655C and RGB 110, 101, 92. The closest substitute is DMC 3787 Dark Brown Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 645 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Beaver Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #6E655C |
| RGB | 110, 101, 92 |
| HSL | 30°, 9%, 40% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3787 Dark Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 535 Very Light Ash Gray | View color | Very close |
| 317 Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 413 Dark Pewter Gray | View color | Close |
| 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 646 Dark Beaver Gray | 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 645 in patterns
Very Dark Beaver Gray sits in the Grays family and works as a neutral shadow and outline color. It is a natural fit for monochrome charts, shadows, lettering, stone, metal, and soft outlines, and for subtle detail where black would overpower the design.
- Pairs well with white, black, muted blues.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome portraits, modern typography, stone textures.
- Also useful for modern palettes with restrained contrast.
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