What color is DMC 640?

DMC 640 is Very Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #857B61 (RGB 133, 123, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 640?

Anchor 903 is the closest published match for DMC 640, and some conversion charts list Anchor 393 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 640?

Among DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 642 Dark Beige Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray.

Can I get DMC 640 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 640 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

640

DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 640.

Code640

NameVery Dark Beige Gray

Hex#857B61

RGB133, 123, 97

HSL43°, 16%, 45%

CIELAB51.9, -0.6, 15.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 640 is Anchor 903 (some charts list 393). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Beige Gray shades

All 5 DMC Beige Gray shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 640 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 640

Color-wheel combinations that start from 640, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

640Very Dark Beige GrayThis color
3838Dark Lavender Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3860Cocoa
640Very Dark Beige GrayThis color
3052Medium Green Gray

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

640Very Dark Beige GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
3746Dark Blue Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

640Very Dark Beige GrayThis color
3768Dark Gray Green
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 640?: DMC 640 is Very Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #857B61 (RGB 133, 123, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 640?: Anchor 903 is the closest published match for DMC 640, and some conversion charts list Anchor 393 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 640?: Among DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 642 Dark Beige Gray and the next darker one is DMC 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray.
Can I get DMC 640 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 640 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 640

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