What color is DMC 745?

DMC 745 is Light Pale Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFE9AD (RGB 255, 233, 173), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 745?

Anchor 300 is the closest published match for DMC 745. 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 745?

Among DMC's 4 Yellow shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow and the next darker one is DMC 744 Pale Yellow.

Can I get DMC 745 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 745 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

745

DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 745.

Code745

NameLight Pale Yellow

Hex#FFE9AD

RGB255, 233, 173

HSL44°, 100%, 84%

CIELAB92.8, -1.1, 31.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 745 is Anchor 300. 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 shades

All 4 DMC Yellow 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 745 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 745

Color-wheel combinations that start from 745, 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.

745Light Pale YellowThis color
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

745Light Pale YellowThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
554Light Violet

Split complementary

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

745Light Pale YellowThis color
3761Light Sky Blue
554Light Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 745?: DMC 745 is Light Pale Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFE9AD (RGB 255, 233, 173), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 745?: Anchor 300 is the closest published match for DMC 745. 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 745?: Among DMC's 4 Yellow shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow and the next darker one is DMC 744 Pale Yellow.
Can I get DMC 745 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 745 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 745

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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