DMC 642Beige Gray Dark
DMC 642 — Beige Gray Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A49878
- RGB
- 164, 152, 120
- Anchor
- 392
- DMC code
- 642
Nearest DMC colors to 642
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 642 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 164, 152, 120. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.