What color is DMC 08?

DMC 08 is Dark Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6A5046 (RGB 106, 80, 70), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 08?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 08. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 08?

DMC 08 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Driftwood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 07 Driftwood.

Can I get DMC 08 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 08. The closest color on that chart is DMC 779 Dark Cocoa.

DMC color chart

DMC 08 Dark Driftwood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 08.

Code08

NameDark Driftwood

Hex#6A5046

RGB106, 80, 70

HSL17°, 20%, 35%

CIELAB36.5, 9.3, 10.1

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 08. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Driftwood shades

All 4 DMC Driftwood shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 08 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 08

Color-wheel combinations that start from 08, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

08Dark DriftwoodThis color
930Dark Antique Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 08?: DMC 08 is Dark Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6A5046 (RGB 106, 80, 70), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 08?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 08. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 08?: DMC 08 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Driftwood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 07 Driftwood.
Can I get DMC 08 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 08. The closest color on that chart is DMC 779 Dark Cocoa.

Chart with 08

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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