DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown
DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#835E39 and RGB 131, 94, 57. The closest substitute is DMC 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand.
Color values
| DMC code | 869 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Hazelnut Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #835E39 |
| RGB | 131, 94, 57 |
| HSL | 30°, 39%, 37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 08 Dark Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3862 Dark Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
| 829 Very Dark Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 610 Dark Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 611 Drab 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 869 in patterns
Very Dark Hazelnut Brown sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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