DMC 642 Dark Beige Gray
DMC 642 Dark Beige Gray is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A49878 and RGB 164, 152, 120. The closest substitute is DMC 841 Light Beige Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 642 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Beige Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A49878 |
| RGB | 164, 152, 120 |
| HSL | 44°, 19%, 56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 07 Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 3012 Medium Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 522 Fern Green | View color | Close |
| 3022 Medium Brown Gray | 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 642 in patterns
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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