DMC Mouliné Spécial

167 — Yellow Beige very dark

Browns family

Below: DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark), a medium-dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #8D643A and RGB 141, 100, 58. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#8D643A
RGB
141, 100, 58
HSL
30°, 42%, 39%
Lab
45.7, 11.7, 30.1
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
42%
Muted
Hue
30°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for DMC 167

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 167 Yellow Beige very dark

Sullivans

Golden Olive 45233 77% Approx
Yellow Beige Dark 45328 72% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown 45425 72% Approx
Old Gold Dark 45158 67% Approx
Mocha Beige Medium 45461 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Old Oak Tree 145 78% Approx
Brandied Pears 171 73% Approx
La Tierra 084 73% Approx
Sassy Brass 071 73% Approx
Little House Brown 118 68% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 167

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 167 Yellow Beige very dark
Hazelnut Brown dark DMC 420 Near identical ΔE 1.81 Mocha Beige medium DMC 3863 Noticeable ΔE 5.82 Old Gold very dark DMC 3829 Noticeable ΔE 6.72 Brown very light DMC 435 Noticeable ΔE 6.86 Topaz Very Dark DMC 781 Noticeable ΔE 7.05 Yellow Beige dark DMC 3045 Noticeable ΔE 7.16 Golden Olive medium DMC 831 Noticeable ΔE 7.64 Old Gold dark DMC 680 Noticeable ΔE 8.16

Working with DMC 167

On white fabric
5.2:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
rust

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.81). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for DMC 167

DMC threads that pair well with 167, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
167
3760 Wedgewood (806)
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
167
3012 Khaki Green medium 3772 Desert Sand very dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
167
3814 Aquamarine 155 Blue Violet medium dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
167
829 Golden Olive very dark 437 Tan light 951 Tawny light

Browns Family

DMC 167 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

167 Yellow Beige very dark 167 371 Mustard 371 3829 Old Gold very dark 3829 782 Topaz dark (781) 782 07 Driftwood 07 840 Beige Brown medium 840 832 Golden Olive 832 420 Hazelnut Brown dark 420 3826 Golden Brown 3826 640 Beige Grey very dark 640 781 Topaz Very Dark 781

About DMC 167

Yellow Beige very dark (catalog code DMC 167) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the browns family with earthy sienna tones. The steady and deep mood of this color makes it a natural fit for leather accents and horse designs. Expect to see it used in cinnamon motifs and bark patterns across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 167?

DMC 167 is called Yellow Beige very dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #8D643A, RGB 141, 100, 58) in the browns family, commonly used for animal fur, warm outlines, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 167?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) is Anchor 373 (Tan Medium Dark) with a 93% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light, 82%) and Anchor 369 (Coffee Medium Light, 79%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 167?

The closest DMC threads to 167 are 420 Hazelnut Brown dark (ΔE 1.81), 3863 Mocha Beige medium (ΔE 5.82), and 3829 Old Gold very dark (ΔE 6.72). These are useful substitutes when 167 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 167?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) for charts featuring animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark)?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 167 has a contrast ratio of about 5.2:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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