DMC 842 Very Light Beige Brown
DMC 842 Very Light Beige Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D1BAA1 and RGB 209, 186, 161. The closest substitute is DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 842 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Beige Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D1BAA1 |
| RGB | 209, 186, 161 |
| HSL | 31°, 34%, 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3782 Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3864 Light Mocha Beige | View color | Very close |
| 613 Very Light Drab Brown | View color | Very close |
| 06 Medium Light Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3046 Medium Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 452 Medium Shell 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 842 in patterns
Very Light Beige Brown sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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