DMC 3047 — Yellow Beige Light

• DMC 543

  Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 739

  Tan Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 644

  Beige Gray Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 822

  Beige Gray Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3774

  Desert Sand Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC Ecru

  Ecru

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 6.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3047?

DMC 3047 is Yellow Beige Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E7D6C1 — RGB 231, 214, 193 and HSL 33°, 44%, 83% — 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 Light?

Yellow Beige Light is DMC 3047, and it converts to Anchor 852. 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 3047?

DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige Light) converts to Anchor 852. 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 3047?

DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige Light) is #E7D6C1 in hex — that's RGB 231, 214, 193 or HSL 33°, 44%, 83%. 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 3047?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3047 (83% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (DMC 543) sits at 88% for highlights, and Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) at 76% 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 3047?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3047 are Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (DMC 543), Mocha Brown Very Light (DMC 3033), Tan Ultra Very Light (DMC 739), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3047 is out of stock.