Window companion
Includes DMC 08 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor08 DMC color
Driftwood Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 08
- Name
- Driftwood Dark
- Hex
- #6A5046
- RGB (0-255)
- 106, 80, 70
- CIELAB (D65)
- 36.45, 9.32, 10.10
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 08
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 779 Cocoa Dark | #624B45 | 2.82 |
| 3860 Cocoa | #7D5D57 | 6.23 |
| 3781 Mocha Brown Dark | #6B5743 | 6.78 |
| 839 Beige Brown Dark | #675541 | 7.37 |
| 838 Beige Brown Very Dark | #594937 | 8.07 |
Free patterns using DMC 08
Berry B Initial
Includes DMC 08 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Driftwood Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.