DMC 822Beige Gray Light
DMC 822 — Beige Gray Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #E7E2D3
- RGB
- 231, 226, 211
- HSL
- 45°, 29%, 87%
- Anchor
- 390
- DMC code
- 822
- Color family
- Whites & creams
Nearest DMC colors to 822
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 822 is out of stock.
- DMC Ecru
Ecru
ΔE 1.8
- DMC 644
Beige Gray Medium
ΔE 2.4
- DMC 3033
Mocha Brown Very Light
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 543
Beige Brown Ultra Very Light
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 712
Cream
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3024
Brown Gray Very Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 746
Off White
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3047
Yellow Beige Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3866
Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 3865
Winter White
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 677
Old Gold Very Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 739
Tan Ultra Very Light
ΔE 6.8
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 822?
- DMC 822 is Beige Gray Light, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E7E2D3 — RGB 231, 226, 211 and HSL 45°, 29%, 87% — and it falls in the whites & creams range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Beige Gray Light?
- Beige Gray Light is DMC 822, and it converts to Anchor 390. 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 822?
- DMC 822 (Beige Gray Light) converts to Anchor 390. 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 822?
- DMC 822 (Beige Gray Light) is #E7E2D3 in hex — that's RGB 231, 226, 211 or HSL 45°, 29%, 87%. 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 822?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 822 (87% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Ecru (DMC Ecru) sits at 90% for highlights, and Beige Gray Medium (DMC 644) at 83% 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 822?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 822 are Ecru (DMC Ecru), Beige Gray Medium (DMC 644), Mocha Brown Very Light (DMC 3033), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 822 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.