779 — Cocoa dark
Reds family#543836
Need details on DMC 779? This medium-dark, muted red shade (Cocoa dark) is hex #543836, RGB 84, 56, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 779
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Sepia
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 779
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 779 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
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 779 (Cocoa dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 779
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 779
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 779 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 Cocoa dark turns up.
DMC 779 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 779.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D779, Diamond Drills USA DMC779. A kit legend or drill bag marked 779 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 779
DMC threads that pair well with 779, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC779 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 779
Meet DMC 779, Cocoa dark — a muted, medium-dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. Stitchers describe its character as somber and rich, perfect for roses and hearts. It blends comfortably into projects centered on holiday designs and bold accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 779 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 779 is Cocoa dark — a medium-dark red thread (hex #543836, RGB 84, 56, 54). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 779?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 779 (Cocoa dark) is Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1088 (Taupe Very Dark, 65%) and Anchor 360 (Black Brown Medium, 61%).
Which DMC threads are close to 779?
The closest DMC threads to 779 are 839 Beige Brown dark (ΔE 4.48), 09 Very Dark Cocoa (ΔE 5.1), and 838 Beige Brown very dark (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 779 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 779 good for?
DMC 779 (Cocoa dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. 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 779.
What fabric color works best with DMC 779 (Cocoa 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, 779 has a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 on white fabric and 2:1 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 779?
No. DMC 779 (Cocoa 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 779?
Diamond Dotz D779 and Diamond Drills USA DMC779 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 779 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 779?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Appleton 185 Chocolate (92%), The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 7107 Eggplant (88%), Trebizond 0896 Cinnamon Brown (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.