DMC 839 — Beige Brown Dark

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 1.3

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 839?

DMC 839 is Beige Brown Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #675541 — RGB 103, 85, 65 and HSL 32°, 23%, 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 Beige Brown Dark?

Beige Brown Dark is DMC 839, and it converts to Anchor 1086. 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 839?

DMC 839 (Beige Brown Dark) converts to Anchor 1086. 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 839?

DMC 839 (Beige Brown Dark) is #675541 in hex — that's RGB 103, 85, 65 or HSL 32°, 23%, 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 839?

To build dimension, flank DMC 839 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610) sits at 38% for highlights, and Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838) at 28% 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 839?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 839 are Mocha Brown Dark (DMC 3781), Beige Brown Very Dark (DMC 838), Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 839 is out of stock.