3046 — Yellow Beige medium
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 3046? This medium-light, moderately saturated orange shade (Yellow Beige medium) is hex #C5A966, RGB 197, 169, 102. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3046
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3046
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3046
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3046
DMC threads that pair well with 3046, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3046 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3046
DMC 3046 is the floss known as Yellow Beige medium: a moderately saturated, medium-light member of the oranges family with golden orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and versatile, perfect for warm accents and seasonal designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on pumpkins and marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3046 look like?
DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) is a medium-light shade in the oranges family with hex #C5A966 and RGB 197, 169, 102. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3046?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) is Anchor 372 (Tan) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 887 (Yellow Beige Medium, 67%) and Anchor 279 (Lime Green, 64%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3046?
The closest DMC threads to 3046 are 834 Golden Olive very light (ΔE 3.46), 734 Olive Green light (ΔE 6.37), and 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold (ΔE 6.43). These are useful substitutes when 3046 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3046?
Reach for DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium) when your project calls for fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3046.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3046 (Yellow Beige medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3046 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.