DMC 372 Light Mustard
DMC 372 Light Mustard is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#CCB784 and RGB 204, 183, 132. The closest substitute is DMC 371 Mustard.
Color values
| DMC code | 372 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Mustard |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #CCB784 |
| RGB | 204, 183, 132 |
| HSL | 42°, 41%, 66% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 371 Mustard | View color | Close |
| 3013 Light Khaki Green | View color | Close |
| 834 Very Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 676 Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 833 Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 437 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 372 in patterns
Light Mustard 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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