DMC 739 — Tan Ultra Very Light

• DMC 543

  Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 677

  Old Gold Very Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC Ecru

  Ecru

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 822

  Beige Gray Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3770

  Tawny Very Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 948

  Peach Very Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3774

  Desert Sand Very Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 7.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 739?

DMC 739 is Tan Ultra Very Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F8E4C8 — RGB 248, 228, 200 and HSL 35°, 77%, 88% — 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 Ultra Very Light?

Tan Ultra Very Light is DMC 739, and it converts to Anchor 387. 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 739?

DMC 739 (Tan Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 387. 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 739?

DMC 739 (Tan Ultra Very Light) is #F8E4C8 in hex — that's RGB 248, 228, 200 or HSL 35°, 77%, 88%. 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 739?

To build dimension, flank DMC 739 (88% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tawny Very Light (DMC 3770) sits at 95% for highlights, and Yellow Beige Light (DMC 3047) at 83% 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 739?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 739 are Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (DMC 543), Yellow Beige Light (DMC 3047), Old Gold Very Light (DMC 677), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 739 is out of stock.