DMC E898 Dark Oak
DMC E898 Dark Oak is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#663300 and RGB 102, 51, 0. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E898 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Oak |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #663300 |
| RGB | 102, 51, 0 |
| HSL | 30°, 100%, 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 433 Medium Brown | View color | Close |
| 801 Dark Coffee Brown | View color | Close |
| 918 Dark Red Copper | View color | Similar |
| 300 Very Dark Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 400 Dark Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 975 Dark Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
Stitching with DMC Light Effects
Dark Oak is a metallic Light Effects thread. The finish matters more than the hue: it catches light in a way matte cotton cannot, so use it for sparkle accents, stars, ornaments, and lettering highlights rather than large filled areas. Metallic thread frays faster, so stitch with shorter lengths and a slightly larger needle.
The nearest Stranded Cotton colors below match on screen color only; none of them will replicate the metallic sheen.
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