DMC 372 — Mustard Light

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 734

  Olive Green Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3013

  Khaki Green Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 8.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 372?

DMC 372 is Mustard Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CCB784 — RGB 204, 183, 132 and HSL 42°, 41%, 66% — 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 Mustard Light?

Mustard Light is DMC 372, 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 372?

DMC 372 (Mustard Light) 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 372?

DMC 372 (Mustard Light) is #CCB784 in hex — that's RGB 204, 183, 132 or HSL 42°, 41%, 66%. 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 372?

To build dimension, flank DMC 372 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834) sits at 68% for highlights, and Golden Olive Light (DMC 833) at 60% 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 372?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 372 are Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834), Golden Olive Light (DMC 833), Mustard (DMC 371), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 372 is out of stock.