DMC 738Tan Very Light
DMC 738 — Tan Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #ECCC9E
- RGB
- 236, 204, 158
- HSL
- 35°, 67%, 77%
- Anchor
- 361
- DMC code
- 738
- Color family
- Yellows & golds
Nearest DMC colors to 738
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 738 is out of stock.
- DMC 3855
Autumn Gold Light
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 676
Old Gold Light
ΔE 4.3
- DMC 437
Tan Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 3046
Yellow Beige Medium
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 613
Drab Brown Very Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3822
Straw Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 372
Mustard Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 739
Tan Ultra Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 842
Beige Brown Very Light
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 745
Yellow Pale Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3047
Yellow Beige Light
ΔE 8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 738?
- DMC 738 is Tan Very Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #ECCC9E — RGB 236, 204, 158 and HSL 35°, 67%, 77% — 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 Tan Very Light?
- Tan Very Light is DMC 738, and it converts to Anchor 361. 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 738?
- DMC 738 (Tan Very Light) converts to Anchor 361. 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 738?
- DMC 738 (Tan Very Light) is #ECCC9E in hex — that's RGB 236, 204, 158 or HSL 35°, 67%, 77%. 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 738?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 738 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Light (DMC 3822) sits at 78% for highlights, and Tan Light (DMC 437) at 73% 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 738?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 738 are Autumn Gold Light (DMC 3855), Old Gold Light (DMC 676), Tan Light (DMC 437), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 738 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.