372 DMC color
Mustard Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 372
- Name
- Mustard Light
- Hex
- #CCB784
- RGB (0-255)
- 204, 183, 132
- CIELAB (D65)
- 75.06, 0.07, 28.71
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 372
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 834 Golden Olive Very Light | #DBBE7F | 3.80 |
| 833 Golden Olive Light | #C8AB6C | 4.47 |
| 371 Mustard | #BFA671 | 4.74 |
| 676 Old Gold Light | #E5CE97 | 5.90 |
| 3046 Yellow Beige Medium | #D8BC9A | 6.55 |
Free patterns to try with 372
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Mustard Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 372. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Mustard Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.