DMC 642 — Beige Gray Dark

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3022

  Brown Gray Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 522

  Fern Green

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 3053

  Green Gray

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3011

  Khaki Green Dark

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 642?

DMC 642 is Beige Gray Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A49878 — RGB 164, 152, 120 and HSL 44°, 19%, 56% — 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 Dark?

Beige Gray Dark is DMC 642, and it converts to Anchor 392. 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 642?

DMC 642 (Beige Gray Dark) converts to Anchor 392. 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 642?

DMC 642 (Beige Gray Dark) is #A49878 in hex — that's RGB 164, 152, 120 or HSL 44°, 19%, 56%. 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 642?

To build dimension, flank DMC 642 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Gray Light (DMC 3023) sits at 64% for highlights, and Brown Gray Medium (DMC 3022) at 52% 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 642?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 642 are Brown Gray Light (DMC 3023), Beige Brown Light (DMC 841), Brown Gray Medium (DMC 3022), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 642 is out of stock.