Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 832Sierra Mediumclose · ΔE 5.2
- Anchor 855Turf Mediumclose · ΔE 6.1
- Anchor 392Linen Mediumclose · ΔE 6.5
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 840 · Medium brown
DMC 840 is “Medium brown”, a brown shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #9A7C5C. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 832 (closest on screen, close), Madeira 1912 (published match, close) and Sullivans 45238 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 840
- Name
- Medium brown
- Color family
- Brown
- Screen color
- #9A7C5C (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2104Dark brownvery close · ΔE 3.5
- Madeira 2103Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.2
- Madeira 2111Medium brownclose · ΔE 6.1
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45144Drab Brownvery close · ΔE 2.2
- Sullivans 45461Medium Mocha Beigevery close · ΔE 3.4
- Sullivans 45482Very Dark Yellow Beigeclose · ΔE 5.6
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
Official match
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
Official match
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0917Dark brownvery close · ΔE 2.2
- Gamma 3035Medium brownvery close · ΔE 3.4
- Gamma 3253Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
PNK Kirov
Official match
- PNK Kirov 6006Dark brownofficial (PNK Kirov) · identical on screen · ΔE 0.0
- PNK Kirov 6008Dark brownofficial (PNK Kirov) · identical on screen · ΔE 0.0
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5201Dark brownvery close · ΔE 2.2
- PNK Kirov 9304Medium brownvery close · ΔE 3.4
- PNK Kirov 6012Dark brownclose · ΔE 5.7
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
Official match
Closest on screen
- Splendor S844Dark Fawnvery close · ΔE 3.4
- Splendor S1039Dark Camelclose · ΔE 5.6
- Splendor S1125Hazelnutclose · ΔE 5.6
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M886Dark Camelclose · ΔE 6.6
- Mandarin Floss M838Terra Cottaclose · ΔE 8.9
- Mandarin Floss M837Lite Terra Cottaapproximate · ΔE 11.3
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 840?
DMC 840 is Medium brown, about #9A7C5C on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 840 in other brands?
Anchor 832 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 1912 (published match, close); Sullivans 45238 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 840
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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