DMC 612Drab Brown Light
DMC 612 — Drab Brown Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BC9A78
- RGB
- 188, 154, 120
- Anchor
- 832
- DMC code
- 612
Nearest DMC colors to 612
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 612 is out of stock.
- DMC 422
Hazelnut Brown Light
ΔE 2.3
- DMC 841
Beige Brown Light
ΔE 2.4
- DMC 3045
Yellow Beige Dark
ΔE 3.0
- DMC 3828
Hazelnut Brown
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3032
Mocha Brown Medium
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3064
Desert Sand
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 370
Mustard Medium
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 371
Mustard
ΔE 7.7
- DMC 3863
Mocha Beige Medium
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 436
Tan
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3864
Mocha Beige Light
ΔE 8.7
- DMC 831
Golden Olive Medium
ΔE 8.8
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 612?
- DMC 612 (Drab Brown Light) converts to Anchor 832. 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 612?
- DMC 612 (Drab Brown Light) is #BC9A78 in hex, or RGB 188, 154, 120. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 612?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 612 are Hazelnut Brown Light (DMC 422), Beige Brown Light (DMC 841), Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 612 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.