DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark
DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark is a dark, soft brown with the screen hex #796047. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium at ΔE 4.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close).
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DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark
#796047 · RGB 121, 96, 71
Closest to DMC 610 in other brands
- Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 4.7 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 7.2 similar
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 9.2 similar
DMC 610 color values
| Code | 610 |
|---|---|
| Name | Drab Brown Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #796047 |
| RGB | 121, 96, 71 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 42.6, a* 6.4, b* 18.1 |
| HSL | 30°, 26 %, 38 % |
| Color family | Brown, 33 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 42.6) |
| DMC color card | row 13-04 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium, ΔE 4.3 |
DMC 610 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 610: the best is Anchor 1084 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1084 | Mocha Brown Medium | 4.3 | close |
| Anchor | 393 | Linen Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 903 | Tawny Medium | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1905 | Beige Gray Very Dark | 4.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 8.4 | similar |
| Madeira | 1811 | Beaver Gray Dark | 9.6 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 7.2 | similar |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S63 | Metallic Gold | 8.4 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 9.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N02 | Dark Brown | 12.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 610
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 610; the nearest, DMC 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7f6a55 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | #6b5743 | 4.2 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #835e39 | 4.8 | more saturated |
| 839 | Beige Brown Dark | #675541 | 5.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | #8a6e4e | 5.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | #7e6b42 | 7.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 645 | Beaver Gray Very Dark | #6e655c | 8.4 | more muted |
| 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | #875539 | 8.5 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 610: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 52 to 36.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 611 | Drab Brown | 52.0 |
| 3 lighter | 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | 48.4 |
| 2 lighter | 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | 46.3 |
| 1 lighter | 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | 46.1 |
| this color | 610 | Drab Brown Dark | 42.6 |
| 1 darker | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 41.1 |
| 2 darker | 3781 | Mocha Brown Dark | 38.5 |
| 3 darker | 839 | Beige Brown Dark | 37.4 |
| 4 darker | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 36.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 610
One strand each of DMC 611 and DMC 3031 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3790, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 611 Drab Brown + 1 × DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #785e44 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium + 1 × DMC 3031 Mocha Brown Very Dark | #7b6248 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark | #7a6248 | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 610
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #796047; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 2.6:1 |
| Strongest contrast | B5200 | Snow White | 5.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 4.5:1 |
How to use DMC 610
Substituting DMC 610 takes care: Anchor 1084 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.3), and Madeira 1905 is a little darker (ΔE 4.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 610 is number 33 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 829 Golden Olive Very Dark and down to DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 610 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 7.5), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 7.2) and Artkal S S17 Light Brown (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 610?
Anchor 1084 Mocha Brown Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark (ΔE 4.3, close). Runners-up: Anchor 393 (ΔE 6.0) and Anchor 903 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is DMC 610?
DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark is a dark, soft brown in the brown family: hex #796047, RGB 121, 96, 71, L* 42.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 610?
Inside DMC, DMC 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 1084 (ΔE 4.3) or Madeira 1905 (ΔE 4.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 611 and DMC 3031 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 610 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 7.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 610?
Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark at ΔE 4.7 (close), then Madeira 1913 at ΔE 8.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark ΔE 4.2
- DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark ΔE 4.8
- DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark ΔE 5.9
- DMC 645 Beaver Gray Very Dark ΔE 8.4
- DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark ΔE 8.5
DMC 610 in other brands
- Madeira 1905 Beige Gray Very Dark ΔE 4.7
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 7.5
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 7.2
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 9.2