What color is DMC 779?

DMC 779 is Dark Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #624B45 (RGB 98, 75, 69), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 779?

Anchor 380 is the closest published match for DMC 779. 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 779?

Among DMC's 4 Cocoa shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3860 Cocoa and the next darker one is DMC 09 Very Dark Cocoa.

Can I get DMC 779 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 779 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 779 Dark Cocoa

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 779.

Code779

NameDark Cocoa

Hex#624B45

RGB98, 75, 69

HSL12°, 17%, 33%

CIELAB34.1, 8.7, 7.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 779 is Anchor 380. 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 Cocoa shades

All 4 DMC Cocoa 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 779 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 779

Color-wheel combinations that start from 779, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 779?: DMC 779 is Dark Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #624B45 (RGB 98, 75, 69), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 779?: Anchor 380 is the closest published match for DMC 779. 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 779?: Among DMC's 4 Cocoa shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3860 Cocoa and the next darker one is DMC 09 Very Dark Cocoa.
Can I get DMC 779 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 779 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 779

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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