DMC 779 Dark Cocoa
DMC 779 Dark Cocoa is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#624B45 and RGB 98, 75, 69. The closest substitute is DMC 309 Dark Rose.
Color values
| DMC code | 779 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Cocoa |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #624B45 |
| RGB | 98, 75, 69 |
| HSL | 12°, 17%, 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 309 Dark Rose | View color | Close |
| 838 Very Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 839 Dark Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3860 Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 3021 Very Dark Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 3781 Dark Mocha Brown | 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 779 in patterns
Dark Cocoa 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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