DMC 842 — Beige Brown Very Light

• 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 color is DMC 842?

DMC 842 is Beige Brown Very Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D1BAA1 — RGB 209, 186, 161 and HSL 31°, 34%, 73% — 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 Brown Very Light?

Beige Brown Very Light is DMC 842, and it converts to Anchor 1080. 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 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 — that's RGB 209, 186, 161 or HSL 31°, 34%, 73%. 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 842?

To build dimension, flank DMC 842 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) sits at 76% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Medium (DMC 3032) at 62% 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 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.