What color is DMC 3046?

DMC 3046 is Medium Yellow Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D8BC9A (RGB 216, 188, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3046?

Anchor 887 is the closest published match for DMC 3046. 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 3046?

Among DMC's 4 Yellow Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige and the next darker one is DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige.

Can I get DMC 3046 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3046 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3046

DMC 3046 Medium Yellow Beige

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3046.

Code3046

NameMedium Yellow Beige

Hex#D8BC9A

RGB216, 188, 154

HSL33°, 44%, 73%

CIELAB77.8, 4.9, 20.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3046 is Anchor 887. 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 3046 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 3046

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3046, 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.

3046Medium Yellow BeigeThis color
800Pale Delft Blue

Analogous

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

152Medium Light Shell Pink
3046Medium Yellow BeigeThis color
12Tender Green

Triadic

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

3046Medium Yellow BeigeThis color
955Light Nile Green
554Light Violet

Split complementary

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

3046Medium Yellow BeigeThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
210Medium Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3046?: DMC 3046 is Medium Yellow Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D8BC9A (RGB 216, 188, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3046?: Anchor 887 is the closest published match for DMC 3046. 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 3046?: Among DMC's 4 Yellow Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige and the next darker one is DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige.
Can I get DMC 3046 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3046 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3046

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