646 — Beaver Grey dark
Grays family#696359
DMC 646 — Beaver Grey dark — has hex #696359 and RGB 105, 99, 89. This medium-dark, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 646
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Smoke grey
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 646
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 646 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 646 (Beaver Grey dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 646
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 646
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 646 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 Beaver Grey dark turns up.
DMC 646 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 646.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D646, Diamond Drills USA DMC646. A kit legend or drill bag marked 646 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 646
DMC threads that pair well with 646, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
DMC646 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About DMC 646
Known as Beaver Grey dark, DMC 646 is a medium-dark, subdued shade sitting in the grays family. It has a somber and rich feel that suits storm cloud accents and slate textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rabbit fur or shading for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 646 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 646 is Beaver Grey dark — a medium-dark gray thread (hex #696359, RGB 105, 99, 89). It shows up most in castle walls and elephant motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 646?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) is Anchor 681 (Green Grey) with a 52% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark, 51%) and Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium, 50%).
Which DMC threads are close to 646?
The closest DMC threads to 646 are 08 Dark Driftwood (ΔE 4.94), 640 Beige Grey very dark (ΔE 5.41), and 04 Dark Tin (ΔE 5.55). These are useful substitutes when 646 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 646 good for?
DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 646.
What fabric color works best with DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark)?
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, 646 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 646?
No. DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) 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 646?
Diamond Dotz D646 and Diamond Drills USA DMC646 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 646 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 646?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kreinik Silk Mori 8055 Medium Dark Ash Grey (97%), Planet Earth Pepperpot 270 Log (91%), Dimensions 18500 Beaver Grey very dark (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.