DMC 842
DMC 842 Beige Brown Very Light
DMC 842 is “Beige Brown Very Light”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 842
- Catalog name
- Beige Brown Very Light
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#D1BAA1- 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-673 Silk Glazed Luster
#D5BCA6
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 842?
DMC 842 is the floss DMC calls “Beige Brown Very Light”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #D1BAA1.
What can I use instead of DMC 842?
The closest shades to DMC 842 in the same family are DMC 3782, DMC 3864, DMC 613. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 842 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.