What color is DMC 739?

DMC 739 is Ultra Very Light Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F2DBB5 (RGB 242, 219, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 739?

Anchor 387 is the closest published match for DMC 739, and some conversion charts list Anchor 885, Anchor 276, or Anchor 366 instead. 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 739?

DMC 739 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Tan shades. The next darker one is DMC 738 Very Light Tan.

Can I get DMC 739 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 739 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

739

DMC 739 Ultra Very Light Tan

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 739.

Code739

NameUltra Very Light Tan

Hex#F2DBB5

RGB242, 219, 181

HSL37°, 70%, 83%

CIELAB88.4, 2.2, 21.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 739 is Anchor 387 (some charts list 885, 276, or 366). 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 Tan shades

All 4 DMC Tan 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 739 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 739

Color-wheel combinations that start from 739, 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.

739Ultra Very Light TanThis color
800Pale Delft Blue

Analogous

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

224Very Light Shell Pink
739Ultra Very Light TanThis color
11Light Tender Green

Triadic

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

739Ultra Very Light TanThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
554Light Violet

Split complementary

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

739Ultra Very Light TanThis color
3811Very Light Turquoise
210Medium Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 739?: DMC 739 is Ultra Very Light Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F2DBB5 (RGB 242, 219, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 739?: Anchor 387 is the closest published match for DMC 739, and some conversion charts list Anchor 885, Anchor 276, or Anchor 366 instead. 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 739?: DMC 739 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Tan shades. The next darker one is DMC 738 Very Light Tan.
Can I get DMC 739 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 739 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 739

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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