DMC 3046 — Yellow Beige Medium

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 372

  Mustard Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 8.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3046?

DMC 3046 is Yellow Beige Medium, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D8BC9A — RGB 216, 188, 154 and HSL 33°, 44%, 73% — 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 Medium?

Yellow Beige Medium is DMC 3046, and it converts to Anchor 887. 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 3046?

DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige Medium) converts to Anchor 887. 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 3046?

DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige Medium) is #D8BC9A in hex — that's RGB 216, 188, 154 or HSL 33°, 44%, 73%. 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 3046?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3046 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) sits at 76% for highlights, and Mustard Light (DMC 372) at 66% 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 3046?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3046 are Beige Brown Very Light (DMC 842), Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613), Mocha Beige Light (DMC 3864), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3046 is out of stock.