DMC 646 — Beaver Gray Dark

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 169

  Pewter Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 414

  Steel Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 10.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 646?

DMC 646 is Beaver Gray Dark, a medium grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #877D73 — RGB 135, 125, 115 and HSL 30°, 8%, 49% — 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 Dark?

Beaver Gray Dark is DMC 646, and it converts to Anchor 8581. 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 646?

DMC 646 (Beaver Gray Dark) converts to Anchor 8581. 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 646?

DMC 646 (Beaver Gray Dark) is #877D73 in hex — that's RGB 135, 125, 115 or HSL 30°, 8%, 49%. 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 646?

To build dimension, flank DMC 646 (49% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Steel Gray Dark (DMC 414) sits at 55% for highlights, and Beige Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 3790) at 42% 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 646?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 646 are Driftwood (DMC 07), Shell Gray Dark (DMC 451), Pewter Light (DMC 169), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 646 is out of stock.