DMC 840
DMC 840 Beige Brown Medium
DMC 840 is “Beige Brown Medium”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 840
- Catalog name
- Beige Brown Medium
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#9A7C5C- 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.
- TT-01-989 Gold-lined Crystal
#9A835E
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 840?
DMC 840 is the floss DMC calls “Beige Brown Medium”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #9A7C5C.
What can I use instead of DMC 840?
The closest shades to DMC 840 in the same family are DMC 611, DMC 3863, DMC 167. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 840 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.