DMC 838
DMC 838 Beige Brown Very Dark
DMC 838 is “Beige Brown Very Dark”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 838
- Catalog name
- Beige Brown Very Dark
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#594937- 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-22 Metallic Bronze
#5B4736 - TT-01-614 Matte Iris Brown
#4E4337
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 838?
DMC 838 is the floss DMC calls “Beige Brown Very Dark”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #594937.
What can I use instead of DMC 838?
The closest shades to DMC 838 in the same family are DMC 839, DMC 3031, DMC 3781. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 838 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.