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Includes DMC 869 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor869 DMC color
Hazelnut Brown Very Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 869
- Name
- Hazelnut Brown Very Dark
- Hex
- #835E39
- RGB (0-255)
- 131, 94, 57
- CIELAB (D65)
- 42.95, 10.58, 27.00
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 869
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 610 Drab Brown Dark | #796047 | 4.85 |
| 434 Brown Light | #985E33 | 6.12 |
| 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | #875539 | 6.23 |
| 3862 Mocha Beige Dark | #8A6E4E | 6.27 |
| 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7F6A55 | 7.55 |
Free patterns using DMC 869
Choosing Hazelnut Brown Very 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.