801 — Coffee Brown dark
Browns family#573324
Need details on DMC 801? This dark, moderately saturated brown shade (Coffee Brown dark) is hex #573324, RGB 87, 51, 36. 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 801
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Mink
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 801
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 801 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 801 (Coffee Brown dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 801
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 801
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 801 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 Coffee Brown dark turns up.
DMC 801 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 801.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D801, Diamond Drills USA DMC801. A kit legend or drill bag marked 801 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 801
DMC threads that pair well with 801, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC801 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 801
A dark, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, DMC 801 carries the name Coffee Brown dark with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as dark and rich, perfect for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on tree trunks and earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 801?
DMC 801 is called Coffee Brown dark. It's a dark brown shade (hex #573324, RGB 87, 51, 36) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 801?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark) is Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 906 (Hazelnut Brown Dark, 81%) and Anchor 359 (Coffee Very Dark, 79%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 801?
The closest DMC threads to 801 are 898 Coffee Brown very dark (ΔE 3.7), 433 Brown medium (ΔE 3.74), and 300 Mahogany very dark (ΔE 4.89). These are useful substitutes when 801 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 801?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark) for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 801 has a contrast ratio of about 11:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a 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 801?
No. DMC 801 (Coffee Brown 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 801?
Diamond Dotz D801 and Diamond Drills USA DMC801 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 801 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 801?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kimono Silk 369 Lincoln Log (98%), Crescent Colors Silk 100 Tree Trunk (96%), Caron 1110 Cedar Brown (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.