422 — Hazelnut Brown light
Oranges family#BC935B
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 Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 422
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Light Oak
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 422
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 422 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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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 422
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 422
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
DMC 422 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 Hazelnut Brown light turns up.
DMC 422 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 422.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D422, Diamond Drills USA DMC422. A kit legend or drill bag marked 422 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 422
DMC threads that pair well with 422, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC422 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 943 (Tan Medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light, 77%) and Anchor 907 (Gold Medium, 74%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light)?
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, 422 has a contrast ratio of about 2.8:1 on white fabric and 7.5:1 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 422?
No. DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light) 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 422?
Diamond Dotz D422 and Diamond Drills USA DMC422 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 422 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 422?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gloriana Silk Floss 007 Valencia (94%), Bella Lusso 0413 Desert (93%), Rainbow Gallery S998 Lite Butterscotch (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.