DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown
DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F2E3CE and RGB 242, 227, 206. The closest substitute is DMC 739 Ultra Very Light Tan.
Color values
| DMC code | 543 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Beige Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F2E3CE |
| RGB | 242, 227, 206 |
| HSL | 35°, 58%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Very close |
| 3047 Light Yellow Beige | View color | Very close |
| Ecru Ecru | View color | Very close |
| 822 Light Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 951 Light Tawny | View color | Close |
| 3774 Very Light Desert Sand | 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 543 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Beige Brown sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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