DMC 640 — Beige Gray Very Dark

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3022

  Brown Gray Medium

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 642

  Beige Gray Dark

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 640?

DMC 640 is Beige Gray Very Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #857B61 — RGB 133, 123, 97 and HSL 43°, 16%, 45% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Beige Gray Very Dark?

Beige Gray Very Dark is DMC 640, and it converts to Anchor 393. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 640?

DMC 640 (Beige Gray Very Dark) converts to Anchor 393. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 640?

DMC 640 (Beige Gray Very Dark) is #857B61 in hex — that's RGB 133, 123, 97 or HSL 43°, 16%, 45%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 640?

To build dimension, flank DMC 640 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Gray Medium (DMC 3022) sits at 52% for highlights, and Golden Olive Very Dark (DMC 829) at 38% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 640?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 640 are Golden Olive Dark (DMC 830), Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646), Golden Olive Very Dark (DMC 829), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 640 is out of stock.