DMC 01 White Tin
DMC 01 White Tin is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E2DFD7 and RGB 226, 223, 215. The closest substitute is DMC 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray.
Color values
| DMC code | 01 |
|---|---|
| Name | White Tin |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E2DFD7 |
| RGB | 226, 223, 215 |
| HSL | 44°, 16%, 86% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3072 Very Light Beaver Gray | View color | Very close |
| 644 Medium Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 822 Light Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 3024 Very Light Brown Gray | View color | Very close |
| 05 Light Driftwood | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 01 in patterns
White Tin sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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