DMC 640
DMC 640 Beige Gray Very Dark
DMC 640 is “Beige Gray Very Dark”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 640
- Catalog name
- Beige Gray Very Dark
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#857B61- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 640?
DMC 640 is the floss DMC calls “Beige Gray Very Dark”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #857B61.
What can I use instead of DMC 640?
The closest shades to DMC 640 in the same family are DMC 830, DMC 829, DMC 840. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 640 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.