DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray
DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#857B61 and RGB 133, 123, 97. The closest substitute is DMC 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 640 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Beige Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #857B61 |
| RGB | 133, 123, 97 |
| HSL | 43°, 16%, 45% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 3022 Medium Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 646 Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 3011 Dark Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 840 Medium Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3862 Dark Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 640 in patterns
Very Dark Beige Gray sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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