DMC 08 — Driftwood Dark

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 08?

DMC 08 is Driftwood Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6A5046 — RGB 106, 80, 70 and HSL 17°, 20%, 35% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Driftwood Dark?

Driftwood Dark is DMC 08, and it converts to Anchor 1050. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 08?

DMC 08 (Driftwood Dark) converts to Anchor 1050. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 08?

DMC 08 (Driftwood Dark) is #6A5046 in hex — that's RGB 106, 80, 70 or HSL 17°, 20%, 35%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 08?

To build dimension, flank DMC 08 (35% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cocoa (DMC 3860) sits at 42% for highlights, and Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838) at 28% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 08?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 08 are Cocoa Dark (DMC 779), Cocoa (DMC 3860), Mocha Brown Dark (DMC 3781), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 08 is out of stock.