DMC 08
DMC 08 Driftwood Dark
DMC 08 is “Driftwood Dark”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 08
- Catalog name
- Driftwood Dark
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#6A5046- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-287 Color Lined
#6C5143
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 08?
DMC 08 is the floss DMC calls “Driftwood Dark”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #6A5046.
What can I use instead of DMC 08?
The closest shades to DMC 08 in the same family are DMC 3860, DMC 3781, DMC 839. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 08 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.