DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow
DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFF0C5 and RGB 255, 240, 197. The closest substitute is DMC 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow.
Color values
| DMC code | 745 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Pale Yellow |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFF0C5 |
| RGB | 255, 240, 197 |
| HSL | 44°, 100%, 89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3078 Very Light Golden Yellow | View color | Very close |
| 677 Very Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 727 Very Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown | 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 745 in patterns
Light Pale Yellow 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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