What color is DMC 3790?

DMC 3790 is Ultra Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7F6A55 (RGB 127, 106, 85), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3790?

Anchor 393 is the closest published match for DMC 3790, and some conversion charts list Anchor 904 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3790?

DMC 3790 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray.

Can I get DMC 3790 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3790 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3790

DMC 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3790.

Code3790

NameUltra Dark Beige Gray

Hex#7F6A55

RGB127, 106, 85

HSL30°, 20%, 42%

CIELAB46.3, 5.0, 14.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3790 is Anchor 393 (some charts list 904). See the full 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 Beige Gray shades

All 5 DMC Beige Gray 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 3790 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 3790

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3790, 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.

3790Ultra Dark Beige GrayThis color
930Dark Antique Blue

Analogous

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

3860Cocoa
3790Ultra Dark Beige GrayThis color
3011Dark Khaki Green

Triadic

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

3790Ultra Dark Beige GrayThis color
991Dark Aquamarine
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

3790Ultra Dark Beige GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3790?: DMC 3790 is Ultra Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7F6A55 (RGB 127, 106, 85), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3790?: Anchor 393 is the closest published match for DMC 3790, and some conversion charts list Anchor 904 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3790?: DMC 3790 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades. The next lighter one is DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray.
Can I get DMC 3790 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3790 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3790

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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