167 — Yellow Beige very dark
Browns family#8D643A
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 Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 167
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Praline
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 167
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 167 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
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Similar DMC Colors to 167
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 167
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
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.
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.
DMC 167 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 Yellow Beige very dark turns up.
DMC 167 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 167.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D167, Diamond Drills USA DMC167. A kit legend or drill bag marked 167 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 167
DMC threads that pair well with 167, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC167 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
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 898 (Drab Brown Dark) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium, 72%) and Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium, 69%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 167?
No. DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark) 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.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 167?
Diamond Dotz D167 and Diamond Drills USA DMC167 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 167 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 167?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Planet Earth Pepperpot 051 chestnut (95%), Soie d'Alger 2336 Hazel Nut Brown dark (91%), Artkal J JG7 (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.