DMC 3045 — Yellow Beige Dark

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 8.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3045?

DMC 3045 is Yellow Beige Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BC966A — RGB 188, 150, 106 and HSL 32°, 38%, 58% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Yellow Beige Dark?

Yellow Beige Dark is DMC 3045, and it converts to Anchor 888. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3045?

DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige Dark) converts to Anchor 888. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3045?

DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige Dark) is #BC966A in hex — that's RGB 188, 150, 106 or HSL 32°, 38%, 58%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3045?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3045 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Hazelnut Brown Light (DMC 422) sits at 63% for highlights, and Hazelnut Brown (DMC 3828) at 55% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3045?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3045 are Drab Brown Light (DMC 612), Hazelnut Brown (DMC 3828), Hazelnut Brown Light (DMC 422), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3045 is out of stock.