What color is DMC 611?

DMC 611 is Drab Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #967656 (RGB 150, 118, 86), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 611?

Anchor 898 is the closest published match for DMC 611, and some conversion charts list Anchor 354 or Anchor 678 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 611?

Among DMC's 4 Drab Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 612 Light Drab Brown and the next darker one is DMC 610 Dark Drab Brown.

Can I get DMC 611 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 611 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

611

DMC 611 Drab Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 611.

Code611

NameDrab Brown

Hex#967656

RGB150, 118, 86

HSL30°, 27%, 46%

CIELAB52.0, 8.0, 22.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 611 is Anchor 898 (some charts list 354 or 678). 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 611 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 611

Color-wheel combinations that start from 611, 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.

611Drab BrownThis color
3838Dark Lavender Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

611Drab BrownThis color
502Blue Green
208Very Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

611Drab BrownThis color
3848Medium Teal Green
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 611?: DMC 611 is Drab Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #967656 (RGB 150, 118, 86), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 611?: Anchor 898 is the closest published match for DMC 611, and some conversion charts list Anchor 354 or Anchor 678 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 611?: Among DMC's 4 Drab Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 612 Light Drab Brown and the next darker one is DMC 610 Dark Drab Brown.
Can I get DMC 611 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 611 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 611

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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