What color is DMC 642?

DMC 642 is Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A49878 (RGB 164, 152, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 642?

Anchor 392 is the closest published match for DMC 642. 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 642?

Among DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 644 Medium Beige Gray and the next darker one is DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray.

Can I get DMC 642 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 642 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 642 Dark Beige Gray

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 642.

Code642

NameDark Beige Gray

Hex#A49878

RGB164, 152, 120

HSL44°, 19%, 56%

CIELAB63.1, -0.8, 18.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 642 is Anchor 392. 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 642 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 642

Color-wheel combinations that start from 642, 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.

642Dark Beige GrayThis color
161Blue Gray

Analogous

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

3861Light Cocoa
642Dark Beige GrayThis color
3053Green Gray

Triadic

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

642Dark Beige GrayThis color
992Light Aquamarine
209Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

642Dark Beige GrayThis color
926Medium Gray Green
30Medium Light Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 642?: DMC 642 is Dark Beige Gray, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A49878 (RGB 164, 152, 120), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 642?: Anchor 392 is the closest published match for DMC 642. 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 642?: Among DMC's 5 Beige Gray shades, the next lighter one is DMC 644 Medium Beige Gray and the next darker one is DMC 640 Very Dark Beige Gray.
Can I get DMC 642 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 642 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 642

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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