Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 898Sierraclose · ΔE 5.3
- Anchor 277Desert Very Darkclose · ΔE 6.0
- Anchor 856Turf Darkclose · ΔE 6.5
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 869 · Dark brown
DMC 869 is “Dark brown”, a brown shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #835E39. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 898 (closest on screen, close), Madeira 2105 (published match, very close) and Sullivans 45242 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 869
- Name
- Dark brown
- Color family
- Brown
- Screen color
- #835E39 (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
- Madeira 2105Dark brownofficial (Madeira), closest shade according to the maker · very close · ΔE 4.5
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2113Dark brownvery close · ΔE 3.9
- Madeira 2214Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.5
- Madeira 2008Dark brownclose · ΔE 5.5
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45143Dark Drab Brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
- Sullivans 45095Light Brownclose · ΔE 6.1
- Sullivans 45147Ultra Very Dark Desert Sandclose · ΔE 6.2
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
Official match
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
Official match
Closest on screen
- Gamma 3181Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
- Gamma 0022Dark brownclose · ΔE 6.1
- Gamma 3216Dark brownclose · ΔE 6.2
PNK Kirov
Official match
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5204Dark brownvery close · ΔE 4.8
- PNK Kirov 5907Dark brownclose · ΔE 6.1
- PNK Kirov 5810Dark brownclose · ΔE 6.2
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
Official match
Closest on screen
- Splendor S903Medium Golden Brownclose · ΔE 6.1
- Splendor S1137Dark Mochaclose · ΔE 7.6
- Splendor S842Golden Brownclose · ΔE 8.0
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M886Dark Camelclose · ΔE 8.5
- Mandarin Floss M821Dark Beigeclose · ΔE 8.9
- Mandarin Floss M838Terra Cottaapproximate · ΔE 11.7
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 869?
DMC 869 is Dark brown, about #835E39 on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 869 in other brands?
Anchor 898 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 2105 (published match, very close); Sullivans 45242 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 869
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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