DMC 09 — Cocoa Very Dark

• DMC 3857

  Rosewood Dark

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 898

  Coffee Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 938

  Coffee Brown Ultra Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 814

  Garnet Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 300

  Mahogany Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 815

  Garnet Medium

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 12.6

• DMC 154

  Grape Very Dark

  ΔE 12.7

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 13.5

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 14.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 09?

DMC 09 is Cocoa Very Dark, a very dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #552014 — RGB 85, 32, 20 and HSL 11°, 62%, 21% — 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 Cocoa Very Dark?

Cocoa Very Dark is DMC 09, and it converts to Anchor 360. 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 09?

DMC 09 (Cocoa Very Dark) converts to Anchor 360. 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 09?

DMC 09 (Cocoa Very Dark) is #552014 in hex — that's RGB 85, 32, 20 or HSL 11°, 62%, 21%. 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 09?

To build dimension, flank DMC 09 (21% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rosewood Dark (DMC 3857) sits at 25% for highlights, and Coffee Brown Ultra Dark (DMC 938) at 13% 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 09?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 09 are Rosewood Dark (DMC 3857), Coffee Brown Very Dark (DMC 898), Coffee Brown Dark (DMC 801), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 09 is out of stock.