What color is DMC 420?

DMC 420 is Dark Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A07042 (RGB 160, 112, 66), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 420?

Anchor 374 is the closest published match for DMC 420. 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 420?

Among DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown and the next darker one is DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown.

Can I get DMC 420 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 420 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 420.

Code420

NameDark Hazelnut Brown

Hex#A07042

RGB160, 112, 66

HSL29°, 42%, 44%

CIELAB51.2, 13.9, 32.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 420 is Anchor 374. 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 Hazelnut Brown shades

All 4 DMC Hazelnut Brown 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 420 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 420

Color-wheel combinations that start from 420, 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.

420Dark Hazelnut BrownThis color
322Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

3721Dark Shell Pink
420Dark Hazelnut BrownThis color
580Dark Moss Green

Triadic

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

420Dark Hazelnut BrownThis color
912Light Emerald Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

420Dark Hazelnut BrownThis color
3848Medium Teal Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 420?: DMC 420 is Dark Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A07042 (RGB 160, 112, 66), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 420?: Anchor 374 is the closest published match for DMC 420. 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 420?: Among DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown and the next darker one is DMC 869 Very Dark Hazelnut Brown.
Can I get DMC 420 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 420 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 420

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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