3047 — Yellow Beige light
Yellows family
Below: DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light), a light, vivid yellow shade with hex #DBC991 and RGB 219, 201, 145. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3047
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 3047
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3047
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3047
DMC threads that pair well with 3047, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3047 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3047
Known as Yellow Beige light, DMC 3047 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The gentle and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for golden accents and stars. Expect to see it used in honey themes and wheat fields across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3047 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3047 is Yellow Beige light — a light yellow thread (hex #DBC991, RGB 219, 201, 145). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3047?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) is Anchor 956 (Yellow Green Ultra Very Light) with a 69% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 300 (Yellow Very Light, 65%) and Anchor 842 (Khaki Green Light, 64%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3047?
The closest DMC threads to 3047 are 677 Old Gold very light (ΔE 3.49), 14 Pale Apple Green (ΔE 6.75), and 739 Tan ultra very light (ΔE 7.79). These are useful substitutes when 3047 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3047 good for?
DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3047.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3047 (Yellow Beige light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3047 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.