DMC 779 — Cocoa Dark

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3860

  Cocoa

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 779?

DMC 779 is Cocoa Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #624B45 — RGB 98, 75, 69 and HSL 12°, 17%, 33% — 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 Cocoa Dark?

Cocoa Dark is DMC 779, and it converts to Anchor 1050. 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 779?

DMC 779 (Cocoa Dark) converts to Anchor 1050. 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 779?

DMC 779 (Cocoa Dark) is #624B45 in hex — that's RGB 98, 75, 69 or HSL 12°, 17%, 33%. 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 779?

To build dimension, flank DMC 779 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cocoa (DMC 3860) sits at 42% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Very Dark (DMC 3031) at 23% 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 779?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 779 are Driftwood Dark (DMC 08), Cocoa (DMC 3860), Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 779 is out of stock.