DMC 3046 Medium Yellow Beige
DMC 3046 Medium Yellow Beige is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D8BC9A and RGB 216, 188, 154. The closest substitute is DMC 842 Very Light Beige Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 3046 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Yellow Beige |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D8BC9A |
| RGB | 216, 188, 154 |
| HSL | 33°, 44%, 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 842 Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 613 Very Light Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 3864 Light Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
| 3782 Light Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 437 Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 738 Very Light Tan | 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 3046 in patterns
Medium Yellow Beige sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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