746 — Off White
Yellows family
Looking up DMC 746? It's Off White, a very light yellow shade (#FAF1C7 / RGB 250, 241, 199). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 746
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 746
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 746
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for DMC 746 (Off White) where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.
Color Harmonies for DMC 746
DMC threads that pair well with 746, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 746 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 746
Meet DMC 746, Off White — a highly saturated, very light thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as crisp and delicate — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 746 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 746 is Off White — a very light yellow thread (hex #FAF1C7, RGB 250, 241, 199). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 746?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 746 (Off White) is Anchor 386 (Yellow Ultra Very Light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 275 (Off White, 92%) and Anchor 885 (Yellow Beige Very Light, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 746?
The closest DMC threads to 746 are 3823 Yellow ultra pale (ΔE 4.18), 712 Cream (ΔE 6.72), and 822 Beige Grey light (ΔE 7.04). These are useful substitutes when 746 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 746 good for?
DMC 746 (Off White) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 746.
Can DMC 746 (Off White) be used for highlights?
746 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.