DMC 869 — Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 839

  Beige Brown Dark

  ΔE 8.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 869?

DMC 869 is Hazelnut Brown Very Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #835E39 — RGB 131, 94, 57 and HSL 30°, 39%, 37% — 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 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark?

Hazelnut Brown Very Dark is DMC 869, and it converts to Anchor 944. 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 869?

DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown Very Dark) converts to Anchor 944. 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 869?

DMC 869 (Hazelnut Brown Very Dark) is #835E39 in hex — that's RGB 131, 94, 57 or HSL 30°, 39%, 37%. 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 869?

To build dimension, flank DMC 869 (37% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mocha Beige Dark (DMC 3862) sits at 42% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Dark (DMC 3781) at 34% 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 869?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 869 are Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610), Brown Light (DMC 434), Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (DMC 632), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 869 is out of stock.