DMC 712 Cream
DMC 712 Cream is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFFBEF and RGB 255, 251, 239. The closest substitute is DMC 746 Off White.
Color values
| DMC code | 712 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cream |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFFBEF |
| RGB | 255, 251, 239 |
| HSL | 45°, 100%, 97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 746 Off White | View color | Very close |
| 3865 Winter White | View color | Very close |
| 3866 Ultra Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| White White | View color | Very close |
| 3770 Very Light Tawny | View color | Close |
| Ecru Ecru | 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 712 in patterns
Cream 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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