DMC 738
DMC 738 Tan Very Light
DMC 738 is “Tan Very Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 738
- Catalog name
- Tan Very Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#ECCC9E- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- TT-01-147 Ceylon Light Ivory
#E6D1A7
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 738?
DMC 738 is the floss DMC calls “Tan Very Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #ECCC9E.
What can I use instead of DMC 738?
The closest shades to DMC 738 in the same family are DMC 3855, DMC 676, DMC 437. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 738 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.