Rose S Initial
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor738 DMC color
Tan Very Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 738
- Name
- Tan Very Light
- Hex
- #ECCC9E
- RGB (0-255)
- 236, 204, 158
- CIELAB (D65)
- 83.70, 4.72, 27.11
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 738
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3855 Autumn Gold Light | #FAD396 | 3.89 |
| 676 Old Gold Light | #E5CE97 | 4.31 |
| 437 Tan Light | #E4BB8E | 4.79 |
| 3046 Yellow Beige Medium | #D8BC9A | 5.12 |
| 834 Golden Olive Very Light | #DBBE7F | 5.95 |
Free patterns using DMC 738
Quilted Star Ornament
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
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Striped Bauble
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
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Candle and Olive Frame
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
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Cat in the Sun
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
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Kitten Paw Wash
Includes DMC 738 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Tan Very Light in a palette
This is a light digital swatch. Compare it against your cloth; pale stitches can disappear into a light fabric background. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.