613 — Drab Brown very light
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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.
About DMC 613
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Twine
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 613
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 613 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 613
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 613
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 613 (Drab Brown very light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 613 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 Drab Brown very light turns up.
DMC 613 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 613.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D613, Diamond Drills USA DMC613. A kit legend or drill bag marked 613 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 613
DMC threads that pair well with 613, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC613 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 854 (Avocado Light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 392 (Beige Grey Dark, 68%) and Anchor 843 (Khaki Green Medium Light, 64%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 613 (Drab Brown very 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, 613 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a soft 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 613?
No. DMC 613 (Drab Brown very 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 613?
Diamond Dotz D613 and Diamond Drills USA DMC613 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 613 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 613?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Paternayan 1443 Golden Brown (91%), Petite Treasure Braid PB02 Arctic Gold (90%), Mill Hill Beads 40557 (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.