612 — Drab Brown light
Browns family
Below: DMC 612 (Drab Brown light), a medium, muted brown shade with hex #99815A and RGB 153, 129, 90. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 612
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 612
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 612
DMC threads that pair well with 612, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 612 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 612
DMC 612 is the floss known as Drab Brown light: a muted, medium member of the browns family with golden brown tones. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to animal fur and warm outlines. Stitchers frequently choose it for wooden textures and coffee themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 612 look like?
DMC 612 (Drab Brown light) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #99815A and RGB 153, 129, 90. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cinnamon motifs and bark patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 612?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 612 (Drab Brown light) is Anchor 1084 (Taupe) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1085 (Taupe Dark, 73%) and Anchor 853 (Avocado Very Light, 67%).
What DMC colors are similar to 612?
The closest DMC threads to 612 are 3032 Mocha Brown medium (ΔE 4.05), 371 Mustard (ΔE 4.84), and 642 Beige Grey dark (ΔE 5.03). These are useful substitutes when 612 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 612?
Reach for DMC 612 (Drab Brown light) when your project calls for cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 612.