What color is DMC 422?

DMC 422 is Light Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C69F7B (RGB 198, 159, 123), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 422?

Anchor 943 is the closest published match for DMC 422, and some conversion charts list Anchor 372 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 422?

DMC 422 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades. The next darker one is DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown.

Can I get DMC 422 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 422 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

422

DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 422.

Code422

NameLight Hazelnut Brown

Hex#C69F7B

RGB198, 159, 123

HSL29°, 40%, 63%

CIELAB68.2, 9.5, 24.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 422 is Anchor 943 (some charts list 372). 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 422 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 422

Color-wheel combinations that start from 422, 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.

422Light Hazelnut BrownThis color
334Medium Baby Blue

Analogous

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

223Light Shell Pink
422Light Hazelnut BrownThis color
734Light Olive Green

Triadic

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

422Light Hazelnut BrownThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

422Light Hazelnut BrownThis color
993Very Light Aquamarine
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 422?: DMC 422 is Light Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C69F7B (RGB 198, 159, 123), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 422?: Anchor 943 is the closest published match for DMC 422, and some conversion charts list Anchor 372 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 422?: DMC 422 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades. The next darker one is DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown.
Can I get DMC 422 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 422 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 422

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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