DMC 838Beige Brown Very Dark
DMC 838 — Beige Brown Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #594937
- RGB
- 89, 73, 55
- Anchor
- 1088
- DMC code
- 838
Nearest DMC colors to 838
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 838 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 89, 73, 55. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.