Window companion
Includes DMC 646 in its default stitch grid.
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Beaver Gray Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 646
- Name
- Beaver Gray Dark
- Hex
- #877D73
- RGB (0-255)
- 135, 125, 115
- CIELAB (D65)
- 53.01, 2.00, 6.82
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 646
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Driftwood | #8F7B6E | 4.50 |
| 451 Shell Gray Dark | #917B73 | 6.14 |
| 169 Pewter Light | #848484 | 6.70 |
| 640 Beige Gray Very Dark | #857B61 | 7.11 |
| 414 Steel Gray Dark | #8C8C8C | 8.05 |
Free patterns using DMC 646
Poppy study
Includes DMC 646 in its default stitch grid.
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Fern and Daisy Wreath
Includes DMC 646 in its default stitch grid.
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Six Ginger Cat Poses
Includes DMC 646 in its default stitch grid.
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Wedding Doves, Flowers & Rings
Includes DMC 646 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Beaver Gray Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.