What color is DMC ECRU?

DMC ECRU is Ecru, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F0E8D0 (RGB 240, 232, 208), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC ECRU?

Anchor 387 is the closest published match for DMC ECRU. 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 ECRU?

No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3770 Very Light Tawny is a little lighter and DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige is a little darker.

Can I get DMC ECRU as a diamond painting drill?

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

DMC color chart

ECRU

DMC ECRU

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

CodeECRU

NameEcru

Hex#F0E8D0

RGB240, 232, 208

HSL45°, 52%, 88%

CIELAB92.0, -1.2, 12.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC ECRU is Anchor 387. 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.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to ECRU 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 ECRU

Color-wheel combinations that start from ECRU, 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.

ECRUEcruThis color
3747Very Light Blue Violet

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC ECRU?: DMC ECRU is Ecru, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F0E8D0 (RGB 240, 232, 208), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC ECRU?: Anchor 387 is the closest published match for DMC ECRU. 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 ECRU?: No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC 3770 Very Light Tawny is a little lighter and DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige is a little darker.
Can I get DMC ECRU as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC ECRU is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with ECRU

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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