543 — Beige Brown ultra very light
Oranges family#E5C7AD
DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) is a light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E5C7AD and RGB values 229, 199, 173. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 543
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Shell
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 543
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 543 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 543
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 543
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 543 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Beige Brown ultra very light turns up.
DMC 543 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 543.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D543, Diamond Drills USA DMC543. A kit legend or drill bag marked 543 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 543
DMC threads that pair well with 543, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC543 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 543
Known as Beige Brown ultra very light, DMC 543 is a light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a gentle and clear presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 543 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 543 is Beige Brown ultra very light — a light orange thread (hex #E5C7AD, RGB 229, 199, 173). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 543?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) is Anchor 881 (Cream Dark) with a 98% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 880 (Cream Medium, 98%) and Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light, 88%).
Which DMC threads are close to 543?
The closest DMC threads to 543 are 20 Shrimp (ΔE 3.62), 3033 Mocha Brown very light (ΔE 4.34), and 951 Tawny light (ΔE 4.36). These are useful substitutes when 543 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 543 good for?
DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. 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 543.
What fabric color works best with DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very 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, 543 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 543?
No. DMC 543 (Beige Brown ultra very light) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 543?
Diamond Dotz D543 and Diamond Drills USA DMC543 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 543 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 543?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 4221 Fauve (98%), Artkal S S68 Tan (97%), Unitas Ljubica 520 (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.