What color is DMC 842?

DMC 842 is Very Light Beige Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1BAA1 (RGB 209, 186, 161), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 842?

Anchor 1080 is the closest published match for DMC 842, and some conversion charts list Anchor 376 or Anchor 388 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 842?

Among DMC's 6 Beige Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown and the next darker one is DMC 841 Light Beige Brown.

Can I get DMC 842 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 842 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

842

DMC 842 Very Light Beige Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 842.

Code842

NameVery Light Beige Brown

Hex#D1BAA1

RGB209, 186, 161

HSL31°, 34%, 73%

CIELAB76.8, 4.3, 15.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 842 is Anchor 1080 (some charts list 376 or 388). 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 Brown shades

All 6 DMC Beige Brown 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 842 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 842

Color-wheel combinations that start from 842, 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.

842Very Light Beige BrownThis color
800Pale Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3727Light Antique Mauve
842Very Light Beige BrownThis color
3348Light Yellow Green

Triadic

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

842Very Light Beige BrownThis color
564Very Light Jade
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

842Very Light Beige BrownThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
155Medium Dark Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 842?: DMC 842 is Very Light Beige Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D1BAA1 (RGB 209, 186, 161), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 842?: Anchor 1080 is the closest published match for DMC 842, and some conversion charts list Anchor 376 or Anchor 388 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 842?: Among DMC's 6 Beige Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown and the next darker one is DMC 841 Light Beige Brown.
Can I get DMC 842 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 842 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 842

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