DMC 645 — Beaver Gray Very Dark

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 535

  Ash Gray Very Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 10.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 645?

DMC 645 is Beaver Gray Very Dark, a dark grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6E655C — RGB 110, 101, 92 and HSL 30°, 9%, 40% — and it falls in the greys range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Beaver Gray Very Dark?

Beaver Gray Very Dark is DMC 645, and it converts to Anchor 273. 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 645?

DMC 645 (Beaver Gray Very Dark) converts to Anchor 273. 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 645?

DMC 645 (Beaver Gray Very Dark) is #6E655C in hex — that's RGB 110, 101, 92 or HSL 30°, 9%, 40%. 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 645?

To build dimension, flank DMC 645 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646) sits at 49% for highlights, and Brown Gray Dark (DMC 3787) at 35% 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 645?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 645 are Brown Gray Dark (DMC 3787), Pewter Gray (DMC 317), Ash Gray Very Light (DMC 535), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 645 is out of stock.