DMC 739 Ultra Very Light Tan
DMC 739 Ultra Very Light Tan is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F8E4C8 and RGB 248, 228, 200. The closest substitute is DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 739 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Light Tan |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F8E4C8 |
| RGB | 248, 228, 200 |
| HSL | 35°, 77%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Very close |
| 677 Very Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 951 Light Tawny | View color | Close |
| 3047 Light Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 945 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 739 in patterns
Ultra Very Light Tan 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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