844 — Beaver Grey ultra dark
Blacks family#3D3D36
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.
About DMC 844
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Black Pepper
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 844
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 844 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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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 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 844
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 844
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 844 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 ultra dark turns up.
DMC 844 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 844.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D844, Diamond Drills USA DMC844. A kit legend or drill bag marked 844 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 844
DMC threads that pair well with 844, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
DMC844 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
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 1041 (Beaver Grey Ultra Dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 862 (Fern Green Very Dark, 68%) and Anchor 273 (Beaver Grey Very Dark, 61%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 844?
No. DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra 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 844?
Diamond Dotz D844 and Diamond Drills USA DMC844 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 844 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 844?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are The Gentle Art Simply Wool 7063 Onyx (91%), Rainbow Gallery S1000 Very Dark Taupe (91%), Gamma 0155 т-серый (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.