What color is DMC 610?

DMC 610 is Dark Drab Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #796047 (RGB 121, 96, 71), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 610?

Anchor 889 is the closest published match for DMC 610. 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 610?

DMC 610 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Drab Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 611 Drab Brown.

Can I get DMC 610 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 610 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 610 Dark Drab Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 610.

Code610

NameDark Drab Brown

Hex#796047

RGB121, 96, 71

HSL30°, 26%, 38%

CIELAB42.6, 6.4, 18.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 610 is Anchor 889. 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 Drab Brown shades

All 4 DMC Drab 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 610 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 610

Color-wheel combinations that start from 610, 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.

610Dark Drab BrownThis 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.

610Dark Drab BrownThis color
3815Dark Celadon Green
29Eggplant

Split complementary

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

610Dark Drab BrownThis color
3809Very Dark Turquoise
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 610?: DMC 610 is Dark Drab Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #796047 (RGB 121, 96, 71), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 610?: Anchor 889 is the closest published match for DMC 610. 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 610?: DMC 610 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Drab Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 611 Drab Brown.
Can I get DMC 610 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 610 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 610

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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