DMC 838 — Beige Brown Very Dark

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 844

  Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3799

  Pewter Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 838?

DMC 838 is Beige Brown Very Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #594937 — RGB 89, 73, 55 and HSL 32°, 24%, 28% — 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 Beige Brown Very Dark?

Beige Brown Very Dark is DMC 838, and it converts to Anchor 1088. 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 838?

DMC 838 (Beige Brown Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1088. 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 838?

DMC 838 (Beige Brown Very Dark) is #594937 in hex — that's RGB 89, 73, 55 or HSL 32°, 24%, 28%. 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 838?

To build dimension, flank DMC 838 (28% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beige Brown Dark (DMC 839) sits at 33% 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 838?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 838 are Beige Brown Dark (DMC 839), Mocha Brown Very Dark (DMC 3031), Mocha Brown Dark (DMC 3781), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 838 is out of stock.