DMC 779
DMC 779 Cocoa Dark
DMC 779 is “Cocoa Dark”, a color from the gray and black family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 779
- Catalog name
- Cocoa Dark
- Color family
- Gray and black
- Approximate screen color
#624B45- 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-23 Metallic Bronze AB
#5C4842
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 779?
DMC 779 is the floss DMC calls “Cocoa Dark”, from the gray and black family. Its approximate screen color is #624B45.
What can I use instead of DMC 779?
The closest shades to DMC 779 in the same family are DMC 309, DMC 645, DMC 3021. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 779 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.