422 — Hazelnut Brown light
Oranges family
Below: DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light), a medium, moderately saturated orange shade with hex #BC935B and RGB 188, 147, 91. 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 422
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 422
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 422
DMC threads that pair well with 422, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 422 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 422
DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The rich and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for marigolds and fall wreaths. Expect to see it used in citrus motifs and fox designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 422 look like?
DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #BC935B and RGB 188, 147, 91. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 422?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) is Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 362 (Tan Medium Light, 82%) and Anchor 372 (Tan, 81%).
What DMC colors are similar to 422?
The closest DMC threads to 422 are 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold (ΔE 4.68), 729 Old Gold medium (ΔE 5.1), and 437 Tan light (ΔE 5.69). These are useful substitutes when 422 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 422?
Reach for DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 422.