DMC 422 — Hazelnut Brown Light

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 8.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 422?

DMC 422 is Hazelnut Brown Light, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C69F7B — RGB 198, 159, 123 and HSL 29°, 40%, 63% — 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 Hazelnut Brown Light?

Hazelnut Brown Light is DMC 422, and it converts to Anchor 372. 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 422?

DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown Light) converts to Anchor 372. 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 422?

DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown Light) is #C69F7B in hex — that's RGB 198, 159, 123 or HSL 29°, 40%, 63%. 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 422?

To build dimension, flank DMC 422 (63% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tan Light (DMC 437) sits at 73% for highlights, and Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045) at 58% 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 422?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 422 are Drab Brown Light (DMC 612), Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045), Beige Brown Light (DMC 841), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 422 is out of stock.