DMC 3790 — Beige Gray Ultra Dark

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3790?

DMC 3790 is Beige Gray Ultra Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7F6A55 — RGB 127, 106, 85 and HSL 30°, 20%, 42% — 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 Beige Gray Ultra Dark?

Beige Gray Ultra Dark is DMC 3790, and it converts to Anchor 904. 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 3790?

DMC 3790 (Beige Gray Ultra Dark) converts to Anchor 904. 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 3790?

DMC 3790 (Beige Gray Ultra Dark) is #7F6A55 in hex — that's RGB 127, 106, 85 or HSL 30°, 20%, 42%. 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 3790?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3790 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown (DMC 611) sits at 46% for highlights, and Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610) at 38% 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 3790?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3790 are Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610), Mocha Beige Dark (DMC 3862), Beaver Gray Very Dark (DMC 645), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3790 is out of stock.