DMC Ecru — Ecru

• DMC 822

  Beige Gray Light

  ΔE 1.8

• DMC 712

  Cream

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 543

  Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 644

  Beige Gray Medium

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 746

  Off White

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 3866

  Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3865

  Winter White

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3024

  Brown Gray Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 677

  Old Gold Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3823

  Yellow Ultra Pale

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 739

  Tan Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 6.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC Ecru?

DMC Ecru is Ecru, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F0EADA — RGB 240, 234, 218 and HSL 44°, 42%, 90% — 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 Ecru?

Ecru is DMC Ecru, 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 Ecru?

DMC Ecru (Ecru) 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 Ecru?

DMC Ecru (Ecru) is #F0EADA in hex — that's RGB 240, 234, 218 or HSL 44°, 42%, 90%. 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 Ecru?

To build dimension, flank DMC Ecru (90% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cream (DMC 712) sits at 97% for highlights, and Beige Gray Light (DMC 822) at 87% 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 Ecru?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to Ecru are Beige Gray Light (DMC 822), Cream (DMC 712), Beige Brown Ultra Very Light (DMC 543), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when Ecru is out of stock.