DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige
DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E7D6C1 and RGB 231, 214, 193. The closest substitute is DMC 05 Light Driftwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 3047 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Yellow Beige |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E7D6C1 |
| RGB | 231, 214, 193 |
| HSL | 33°, 44%, 83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Light Driftwood | View color | Very close |
| 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Very close |
| 950 Light Desert Sand | View color | Very close |
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 644 Medium Beige Gray | 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 3047 in patterns
Light 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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