DMC 842Beige Brown Very Light
DMC 842 — Beige Brown Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #D1BAA1
- RGB
- 209, 186, 161
- Anchor
- 1080
- DMC code
- 842
Nearest DMC colors to 842
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 842 is out of stock.
- DMC 3782
Mocha Brown Light
ΔE 1.2
- DMC 3864
Mocha Beige Light
ΔE 1.6
- DMC 613
Drab Brown Very Light
ΔE 2.6
- DMC 3046
Yellow Beige Medium
ΔE 3.0
- DMC 06
Driftwood Medium Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 05
Driftwood Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 437
Tan Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3047
Yellow Beige Light
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 738
Tan Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3032
Mocha Brown Medium
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 648
Beaver Gray Light
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 950
Desert Sand Light
ΔE 8.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 842?
- DMC 842 (Beige Brown Very Light) converts to Anchor 1080. 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 842?
- DMC 842 (Beige Brown Very Light) is #D1BAA1 in hex, or RGB 209, 186, 161. 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 842?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 842 are Mocha Brown Light (DMC 3782), Mocha Beige Light (DMC 3864), Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 842 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.