3790 — Beige Grey ultra dark
Browns family#614D3D
DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) is a medium-dark, muted brown shade with hex code #614D3D and RGB values 97, 77, 61. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3790
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Tree Bark
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3790
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 3790 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 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3790
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3790
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3790 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 Beige Grey ultra dark turns up.
DMC 3790 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 3790.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3790, Diamond Drills USA DMC3790. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3790 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3790
DMC threads that pair well with 3790, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC3790 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3790
DMC 3790 is the floss known as Beige Grey ultra dark: a muted, medium-dark member of the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Its deep and grounded presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3790 look like?
DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) is a medium-dark shade in the browns family with hex #614D3D and RGB 97, 77, 61. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3790?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) is Anchor 904 (Brown Grey Medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark, 78%) and Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark, 73%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3790?
The closest DMC threads to 3790 are 610 Drab Brown dark (ΔE 4.25), 3781 Mocha Brown dark (ΔE 5.45), and 08 Dark Driftwood (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 3790 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3790?
Reach for DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3790.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark)?
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, 3790 has a contrast ratio of about 8:1 on white fabric and 2.6:1 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 3790?
No. DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra 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 3790?
Diamond Dotz D3790 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3790 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3790 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 3790?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kreinik 1700 Misty Gold (96%), Appleton 954 Drab Fawn (91%), Rainbow Gallery S928 Dark Beige (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.