DMC 801
DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark
DMC 801 is “Coffee Brown Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 801
- Catalog name
- Coffee Brown Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#653919- 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-461 Nickel-Plated Dyed
#683D21
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 801?
DMC 801 is the floss DMC calls “Coffee Brown Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #653919.
What can I use instead of DMC 801?
The closest shades to DMC 801 in the same family are DMC 300, DMC 918, DMC 09. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 801 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.