What color is DMC 3045?

DMC 3045 is Dark Yellow Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC966A (RGB 188, 150, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3045?

Anchor 888 is the closest published match for DMC 3045. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3045?

Among DMC's 4 Yellow Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3046 Medium Yellow Beige and the next darker one is DMC 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige.

Can I get DMC 3045 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3045 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3045

DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3045.

Code3045

NameDark Yellow Beige

Hex#BC966A

RGB188, 150, 106

HSL32°, 38%, 58%

CIELAB64.6, 8.4, 28.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3045 is Anchor 888. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Yellow Beige shades

All 4 DMC Yellow Beige shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3045 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3045

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3045, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3045Dark Yellow BeigeThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3722Medium Shell Pink
3045Dark Yellow BeigeThis color
734Light Olive Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3045Dark Yellow BeigeThis color
913Medium Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3045Dark Yellow BeigeThis color
807Peacock Blue
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3045?: DMC 3045 is Dark Yellow Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BC966A (RGB 188, 150, 106), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3045?: Anchor 888 is the closest published match for DMC 3045. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3045?: Among DMC's 4 Yellow Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3046 Medium Yellow Beige and the next darker one is DMC 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige.
Can I get DMC 3045 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3045 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3045

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