DMC Ecru
DMC Ecru is a very light, muted cream with the screen hex #f0eada. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira Ecru at ΔE 2.9 (very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC Ecru
#f0eada · RGB 240, 234, 218
Closest to DMC Ecru in other brands
- Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira Ecru ΔE 2.9 very close
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.0 similar
DMC Ecru color values
| Code | Ecru |
|---|---|
| Name | Ecru |
| Hex (screen) | #f0eada |
| RGB | 240, 234, 218 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 92.8, a* -0.7, b* 8.5 |
| HSL | 44°, 42 %, 90 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 7 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 92.8) |
| DMC color card | row 18-04 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light, ΔE 4.1 |
DMC Ecru equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC Ecru: the best is Madeira Ecru at ΔE 2.9.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 926 | Ecru Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 386 | Citrus Very Light | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 275 | Citrus Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | Ecru | Ecru | 2.9 | very close |
| Madeira | 2101 | Cream | 3.0 | very close |
| Madeira | 1908 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 3.7 | close |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 3.8 | close |
| Artkal S | SP8 | Pearlescent White | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S51 | Spring Sun | 6.2 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 7.7 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC Ecru
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC Ecru, led by DMC 822 Beige Gray Light at ΔE 1.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 822 | Beige Gray Light | #e7e2d3 | 1.8 | a little darker |
| 712 | Cream | #fffbef | 3.9 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | #f2e3ce | 4.1 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 644 | Beige Gray Medium | #ddd8cb | 4.2 | darker |
| 746 | Off White | #fcfcee | 4.5 | lighter |
| 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | #faf6f0 | 5.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3865 | Winter White | #f9f7f1 | 5.0 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3033 | Mocha Brown Very Light | #e3d8cc | 5.1 | darker |
Shading DMC Ecru: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC cream and ecru family, L* from 99 to 86.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3823 | Yellow Ultra Pale | 98.9 |
| 3 lighter | 746 | Off White | 98.6 |
| 2 lighter | 712 | Cream | 98.6 |
| 1 lighter | 3770 | Tawny Very Light | 95.1 |
| this color | Ecru | Ecru | 92.8 |
| 1 darker | 543 | Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 90.9 |
| 2 darker | 822 | Beige Gray Light | 89.9 |
| 3 darker | 3033 | Mocha Brown Very Light | 86.9 |
| 4 darker | 644 | Beige Gray Medium | 86.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC Ecru
One strand each of DMC 677 and DMC 762 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 822, ΔE 1.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC Ecru |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light + 1 × DMC 762 Pearl Gray Very Light | #f1ecdc | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 3024 Brown Gray Very Light + 1 × DMC 677 Old Gold Very Light | #f0ebda | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 3823 Yellow Ultra Pale + 1 × DMC 453 Shell Gray Light | #ece7d7 | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC Ecru
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f0eada; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC Ecru
Substituting DMC Ecru takes care: Anchor 926 is more saturated (ΔE 4.1), and Madeira Ecru is slightly more saturated (ΔE 2.9). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC Ecru is number 7 of 21 in the DMC cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3770 Tawny Very Light and down to DMC 543 Beige Brown Ultra Very Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 822, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC Ecru glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 17.5:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.2:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toasted Marshmallow (ΔE 3.9), Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 3.7) and Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC Ecru?
Anchor 926 Ecru Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC Ecru (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 386 (ΔE 5.2) and Anchor 275 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is DMC Ecru?
DMC Ecru is a very light, muted cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #f0eada, RGB 240, 234, 218, L* 92.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC Ecru?
Inside DMC, DMC 822 Beige Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 1.8). From other brands, Anchor 926 (ΔE 4.1) or Madeira Ecru (ΔE 2.9). A 1+1 blend of DMC 677 and DMC 762 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC Ecru in Perler beads?
Perler Toasted Marshmallow (#dedace) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 3.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC Ecru?
Madeira Ecru at ΔE 2.9 (very close), then Madeira 2101 at ΔE 3.0.
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Nearest DMC colors
DMC Ecru in other brands
- Madeira Ecru ΔE 2.9
- Perler Toasted Marshmallow ΔE 3.9
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S SP8 Pearlescent White ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 7.0