DMC 822 Light Beige Gray
DMC 822 Light Beige Gray is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E7E2D3 and RGB 231, 226, 211. The closest substitute is DMC Ecru Ecru.
Color values
| DMC code | 822 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Beige Gray |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E7E2D3 |
| RGB | 231, 226, 211 |
| HSL | 45°, 29%, 87% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ecru Ecru | View color | Very close |
| 644 Medium Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 01 White Tin | View color | Very close |
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray | View color | Very close |
| 05 Light Driftwood | View color | Very 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 822 in patterns
Light Beige Gray sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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