What color is DMC 09?

DMC 09 is Very Dark Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #55200E (RGB 85, 32, 14), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 09?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 09. 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 09?

DMC 09 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Cocoa shades. The next lighter one is DMC 779 Dark Cocoa.

Can I get DMC 09 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 09. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood.

DMC color chart

DMC 09 Very Dark Cocoa

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 09.

Code09

NameVery Dark Cocoa

Hex#55200E

RGB85, 32, 14

HSL15°, 72%, 19%

CIELAB20.0, 23.4, 23.6

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 09. 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 Cocoa shades

All 4 DMC Cocoa 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 09 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 09

Color-wheel combinations that start from 09, 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.

09Very Dark CocoaThis color
3750Very Dark Antique Blue

Analogous

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

154Very Dark Grape
09Very Dark CocoaThis color
801Dark Coffee Brown

Triadic

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

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

09Very Dark CocoaThis color
500Very Dark Blue Green
823Dark Navy Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 09?: DMC 09 is Very Dark Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #55200E (RGB 85, 32, 14), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 09?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 09. 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 09?: DMC 09 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Cocoa shades. The next lighter one is DMC 779 Dark Cocoa.
Can I get DMC 09 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 09. The closest color on that chart is DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood.

Chart with 09

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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