DMC 642
DMC 642 Beige Gray Dark
DMC 642 is “Beige Gray Dark”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 642
- Catalog name
- Beige Gray Dark
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#A49878- 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.
- DB-1766 Color Lined
#999279
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 642?
DMC 642 is the floss DMC calls “Beige Gray Dark”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #A49878.
What can I use instead of DMC 642?
The closest shades to DMC 642 in the same family are DMC 3023, DMC 841, DMC 3032. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 642 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.