DMC 646 Dark Beaver Gray
DMC 646 Dark Beaver Gray is a Grays family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#877D73 and RGB 135, 125, 115. The closest substitute is DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 646 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Beaver Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #877D73 |
| RGB | 135, 125, 115 |
| HSL | 30°, 8%, 49% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 451 Dark Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 04 Dark Tin | View color | Close |
| 169 Light Pewter | View color | Close |
| 414 Dark Steel Gray | View color | Close |
| 640 Very Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 645 Very 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 646 in patterns
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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