842 — Beige Brown very light
Browns family#BF9F87
Looking up DMC 842? It's Beige Brown very light, a medium-light brown shade (#BF9F87 / RGB 191, 159, 135). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 842
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Beige Rope
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 842
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 842 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 842
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 842
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
DMC 842 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Beige Brown very light turns up.
DMC 842 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 842.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D842, Diamond Drills USA DMC842. A kit legend or drill bag marked 842 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 842
DMC threads that pair well with 842, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC842 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 842
DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. Expect a balanced and versatile look that suits gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching earth tones or animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 842 look like?
DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #BF9F87 and RGB 191, 159, 135. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 842?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) is Anchor 1082 (Taupe Medium Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 899 (Brown Grey Light, 74%) and Anchor 372 (Tan, 71%).
What DMC colors are similar to 842?
The closest DMC threads to 842 are 06 Medium Light Driftwood (ΔE 5.27), 3782 Mocha Brown light (ΔE 5.28), and 3864 Mocha Beige light (ΔE 6.89). These are useful substitutes when 842 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 842?
Reach for DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 842.
What fabric color works best with DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 842 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 842?
No. DMC 842 (Beige Brown very light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 842?
Diamond Dotz D842 and Diamond Drills USA DMC842 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 842 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 842?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Eterna Silk 1054 Coffee Ultra Light (96%), Olde Willow 108 Ghouls Gold (92%), Kreinik Silk Mori 7126 Ecru (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.