613 — Drab Brown very light
Browns family
DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) is a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex code #AC966D and RGB values 172, 150, 109. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 613
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 613
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 613
DMC threads that pair well with 613, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 613 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 613
Known as Drab Brown very light, DMC 613 is a medium-light, muted shade sitting in the browns family with golden brown tones. This thread brings a restrained and versatile presence to projects featuring warm outlines or wooden textures. Look for it in charts that feature coffee themes or rustic designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 613 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 613 is Drab Brown very light — a medium-light brown thread (hex #AC966D, RGB 172, 150, 109). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 613?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) is Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 372 (Tan, 72%) and Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 613?
The closest DMC threads to 613 are 372 Mustard light (ΔE 3.99), 3782 Mocha Brown light (ΔE 6.01), and 422 Hazelnut Brown light (ΔE 6.22). These are useful substitutes when 613 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 613 good for?
DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 613.