DMC 844 — Beaver Gray Ultra Dark

• DMC 3799

  Pewter Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 2.0

• DMC 413

  Pewter Gray Dark

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3021

  Brown Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3787

  Brown Gray Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 838

  Beige Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3031

  Mocha Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 535

  Ash Gray Very Light

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 317

  Pewter Gray

  ΔE 12.9

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 12.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 844?

DMC 844 is Beaver Gray Ultra Dark, a dark grey shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #484848 — RGB 72, 72, 72 and HSL 0°, 0%, 28% — 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 Ultra Dark?

Beaver Gray Ultra Dark is DMC 844, and it converts to Anchor 1041. 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 844?

DMC 844 (Beaver Gray Ultra Dark) converts to Anchor 1041. 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 844?

DMC 844 (Beaver Gray Ultra Dark) is #484848 in hex — that's RGB 72, 72, 72 or HSL 0°, 0%, 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 844?

To build dimension, flank DMC 844 (28% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pewter Gray Dark (DMC 413) sits at 34% 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 844?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 844 are Pewter Gray Very Dark (DMC 3799), Pewter Gray Dark (DMC 413), Brown Gray Very Dark (DMC 3021), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 844 is out of stock.