08 — Dark Driftwood
Browns family#695B50
Need details on DMC 08? This medium-dark, subdued brown shade (Dark Driftwood) is hex #695B50, RGB 105, 91, 80. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 08
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Racoon
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 08
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 08 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 08
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 08
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
DMC 08 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Dark Driftwood turns up.
DMC 08 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 08.
Diamond painting: 08 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 08
DMC threads that pair well with 08, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC08 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 08
DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in coffee themes and rustic designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring leather accents and horse designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 08 look like?
DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #695B50 and RGB 105, 91, 80. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring tree trunks and earth tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 08?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) is Anchor 904 (Brown Grey Medium) with a 64% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark, 63%) and Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark, 59%).
What DMC colors are similar to 08?
The closest DMC threads to 08 are 07 Driftwood (ΔE 3.4), 646 Beaver Grey dark (ΔE 4.94), and 3790 Beige Grey ultra dark (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 08 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 08?
Reach for DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) when your project calls for tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 08.
What fabric color works best with DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 08 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 08?
No. DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 08?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Needle Necessities 30 Woodland Fantasy (91%), Trebizond 0835 Cappuccino (89%), ThreadworX 1036 Shades of Chocolate (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.