712 — Cream
Oranges family#F3E8D2
Need details on DMC 712? This very light, vivid orange shade (Cream) is hex #F3E8D2, RGB 243, 232, 210. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 712
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 712
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 712 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 712 (Cream) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 712
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 712
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 712 (Cream) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 712 (Cream) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because DMC ECRU is so near (ΔE 2.8), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 712 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 Cream turns up.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D712, Diamond Drills USA DMC712. A kit legend or drill bag marked 712 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 712
DMC threads that pair well with 712, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC712 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 712
DMC 712 (Cream) is a very light, vivid shade in the oranges family with golden orange tones. With a airy and bright quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 712 look like?
DMC 712 (Cream) is a very light shade in the oranges family with hex #F3E8D2 and RGB 243, 232, 210. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 712?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 712 (Cream) is Anchor 275 (Off White) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 387 (Beige Brown Very Light, 79%) and Anchor 933 (Dusty Flesh Very Light, 75%).
What DMC colors are similar to 712?
The closest DMC threads to 712 are ECRU (ΔE 2.8), 822 Beige Grey light (ΔE 4.81), and 3866 Mocha Brown ultra very light (ΔE 5.28). These are useful substitutes when 712 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 712?
Reach for DMC 712 (Cream) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 712.
Can DMC 712 (Cream) be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 712 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Does DMC 712 come in a satin, metallic, or Étoile version?
Yes. The same number is made as DMC Satin S712. The base shade is matched across the lines, but the fiber changes the look: Satin is a high-sheen rayon, Light Effects is a metallic polyester most people blend one strand at a time, and Étoile is cotton with a sparkle filament that stitches like ordinary floss.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 712?
Diamond Dotz D712 and Diamond Drills USA DMC712 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 712 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 712?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Luca-S 445 (95%), Perler P81 Light Gray (94%), Fine d'Aubusson 4098 Fine d'Aubusson (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.