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844 — Beaver Grey ultra dark

Blacks family

Need details on DMC 844? This dark, subdued black shade (Beaver Grey ultra dark) is hex #3D3D36, RGB 61, 61, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#3D3D36
RGB
61, 61, 54
HSL
60°, 6%, 23%
Lab
25.6, -1.5, 4.3
Lightness
23%
Dark
Saturation
6%
Neutral
Hue
60°
Family
Blacks

Brand Equivalents for DMC 844

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 844 Beaver Grey ultra dark

Sullivans

Ash Grey Very Light 45121 78% Approx
Pewter Grey Dark 45089 74% Approx
Brown Grey Dark 45395 72% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 70% Approx
Beaver Grey Ultra Dark 45241 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Balsam Fir 157 79% Approx
Spinach 029 71% Approx
Camouflage 063 68% Approx
Blackbird 164 53% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 52% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 844

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 844 Beaver Grey ultra dark
Ash Grey very light DMC 535 Very close ΔE 4.88 Avocado Green dark DMC 935 Noticeable ΔE 6.66 Brown Grey dark DMC 3787 Noticeable ΔE 6.67 Black Avocado Green DMC 934 Noticeable ΔE 6.74 Pewter Grey very dark DMC 3799 Noticeable ΔE 7.66 Pewter Grey dark DMC 413 Noticeable ΔE 7.79 Brown Grey very dark DMC 3021 Noticeable ΔE 8.57 Fern Green dark DMC 520 Noticeable ΔE 9.22

Working with DMC 844

On white fabric
10.9:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Color Harmonies for DMC 844

DMC threads that pair well with 844, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
844
413 Pewter Grey dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
844
535 Ash Grey very light 3787 Brown Grey dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
844
413 Pewter Grey dark 09 Very Dark Cocoa
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
844
646 Beaver Grey dark 648 Beaver Grey light 3072 Beaver Grey very light

Blacks Family

DMC 844 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.

844 Beaver Grey ultra dark 844 535 Ash Grey very light 535 413 Pewter Grey dark 413 3799 Pewter Grey very dark 3799 310 Black 310

About DMC 844

Beaver Grey ultra dark (catalog code DMC 844) is a dark, subdued shade from the blacks family. With a dark and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in lettering and bold contrast. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 844?

DMC 844 is called Beaver Grey ultra dark. It's a dark black shade (hex #3D3D36, RGB 61, 61, 54) in the blacks family, commonly used for cat designs, crow motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 844?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) is Anchor 8581 (Beaver Grey Medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1040 (Beaver Grey Dark, 80%) and Anchor 400 (Pewter Grey Dark, 78%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 844?

The closest DMC threads to 844 are 535 Ash Grey very light (ΔE 4.88), 935 Avocado Green dark (ΔE 6.66), and 3787 Brown Grey dark (ΔE 6.67). These are useful substitutes when 844 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 844?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) for charts featuring cat designs, crow motifs, gothic accents, shadow textures. 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 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark)?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 844 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 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.

DMC Color Chart DMC ↔ Anchor Conversion