DMC Mouliné Spécial

3790 — Beige Grey ultra dark

Browns family

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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#614D3D
RGB
97, 77, 61
HSL
27°, 23%, 31%
Lab
34.4, 5.8, 12.7
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
23%
Neutral
Hue
27°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3790

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

DMC 3790 Beige Grey ultra dark

Madeira

Beige Grey Dark 1903 78% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 2107 75% Approx
Beige Brown Dark 1912 75% Approx
Hazelnut Brown Dark 2105 69% Approx
Avocado Dark 2112 63% Fair

J&P Coates

Coffee Dark 5360 56% Fair
Coffee Dark 5472 56% Fair
Coffee Dark 5476 56% Fair
Fudge 5478 52% Fair
Grey Dark 8514 48% Fair

Sullivans

Drab Brown 45144 79% Approx
Beige Grey Ultra Dark 45396 72% Approx
Drab Brown Dark 45143 64% Fair
Beige Brown Medium 45238 57% Fair
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 57% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 2038 2038 90% Good
Cosmo 386 386 79% Approx
Cosmo 310 310 73% Approx
Cosmo 311 311 72% Approx
Cosmo 2040 2040 72% Approx

Classic Colorworks

Pebble Beach Pebble Beach 85% Good
Gingerbread Gingerbread 76% Approx
Choc. Cream Pie Choc. Cream Pie 69% Approx
Stepping Stones Stepping Stones 69% Approx
Wagon Wheel Wagon Wheel 67% Approx

Weeks Dye Works

Adobe 2256 90% Good
Grape Vine 1273 84% Good
Chestnut 1269 82% Good
River Rock 1288 76% Approx
Caper 1266 67% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Fisherman's Wharf 1190 66% Approx
Green Tea Leaf 0195 58% Fair
Amethyst 0891 51% Fair
Dark Chocolate 1170 48% Fair
Brown Bear 1191 45% Fair

Valdani

Mocha Brown dark 1643 73% Approx
Brown Grey dark P9 69% Approx
Drab Brown O196 66% Approx
Golden Olive very dark 154 62% Fair
Beige Grey very dark 196 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Camouflage 063 65% Approx
Rod and Reel 116 64% Fair
Wisconsin Woods 114 55% Fair
Brown Sugar 178 50% Fair
Muddy Puddle 180 48% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3790

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

Color Harmonies for DMC 3790

DMC threads that pair well with 3790, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Browns Family

DMC 3790 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 903 (Brown Grey Medium) with a 95% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 898 (Drab Brown Dark, 90%) and Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark, 79%).

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.