DMC Blanc White
DMC Blanc White (#fcfbf8) is a true white. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 2 White, very close at ΔE 1.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 2403 Winter White (ΔE 1.3, very close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC Blanc White
#fcfbf8 · RGB 252, 251, 248
Closest to DMC Blanc in other brands
- Anchor 2 White ΔE 1.5 very close
- Madeira 2403 Winter White ΔE 1.3 very close
- Perler White ΔE 3.9 close
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.7 close
- Artkal S SE1 Moon ΔE 4.8 close
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 1.8 very close
DMC Blanc color values
| Code | Blanc |
|---|---|
| Name | White |
| Hex (screen) | #fcfbf8 |
| RGB | 252, 251, 248 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 98.6, a* -0.2, b* 1.6 |
| HSL | 45°, 40 %, 98 % |
| Color family | White, 2 of 11 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 98.6) |
| DMC color card | row 18-02 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 2 White, ΔE 1.5 |
DMC Blanc equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC Blanc: the best is Madeira 2403 at ΔE 1.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 2 | White | 1.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 1 | Snow White | 3.9 | close |
| Anchor | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2403 | Winter White | 1.3 | very close |
| Madeira | White | White | 1.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 2402 | Off White | 1.6 | very close |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 3.9 | close |
| Perler | Toasted Marshmallow | code 80-15208 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 55 | Green (Glow in the Dark) | 3.7 | close |
| Hama | 64 | Pearl | 3.9 | close |
| Artkal S | SE1 | Moon | 4.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 5.1 | close |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 1.8 | very close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 11.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC Blanc
3 other DMC colors within ΔE 3 of DMC Blanc, led by DMC 3865 Winter White at ΔE 1.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3865 | Winter White | #f9f7f1 | 1.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| B5200 | Snow White | #ffffff | 1.7 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | #faf6f0 | 2.0 | a little darker |
| 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | #ececec | 3.4 | darker |
| 3024 | Brown Gray Very Light | #ebeae7 | 3.5 | darker |
| 712 | Cream | #fffbef | 4.0 | slightly more saturated |
| 3072 | Beaver Gray Very Light | #e6e8e8 | 4.5 | darker |
| 746 | Off White | #fcfcee | 5.1 | slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC Blanc: lighter and darker white steps
1 lighter step and 4 darker steps from the DMC white family, L* from 100 to 93.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lighter | B5200 | Snow White | 100.0 |
| this color | Blanc | White | 98.6 |
| 1 darker | 3865 | Winter White | 97.2 |
| 2 darker | 3866 | Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | 97.0 |
| 3 darker | 762 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 93.4 |
| 4 darker | 3024 | Brown Gray Very Light | 92.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC Blanc
One strand each of DMC 3865 and DMC B5200 models at ΔE 0.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3865, ΔE 1.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3865 Winter White + 1 × DMC B5200 Snow White | #fcfbf8 | 0.0 |
| 1 × DMC B5200 Snow White + 1 × DMC 3866 Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | #fdfbf8 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC B5200 Snow White + 1 × DMC 3024 Brown Gray Very Light | #f5f5f3 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC Blanc
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fcfbf8; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC Blanc
Anchor 2 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC Blanc. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC Blanc is number 2 of 11 in the DMC white family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC B5200 Snow White and down to DMC 3865 Winter White. With 3 neighbors inside ΔE 3 (DMC 3865, DMC B5200 and DMC 3866), label your bobbins: these are easy to mix up.
DMC Blanc glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 20.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 3.9), Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 3.7) and Artkal S SE1 Moon (ΔE 4.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC Blanc?
Anchor 2 White is the closest Anchor match to DMC Blanc White (ΔE 1.5, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1 (ΔE 3.9) and Anchor 1037 (ΔE 7.2).
What color is DMC Blanc?
DMC Blanc White is a true white in the white family: hex #fcfbf8, RGB 252, 251, 248, L* 98.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC Blanc?
Inside DMC, DMC 3865 Winter White is nearest (ΔE 1.6). From other brands, Anchor 2 (ΔE 1.5) or Madeira 2403 (ΔE 1.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3865 and DMC B5200 models at ΔE 0.0.
What is DMC Blanc in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) 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 Blanc?
Madeira 2403 Winter White at ΔE 1.3 (very close), then Madeira White at ΔE 1.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC B5200 Snow White ΔE 1.7
DMC Blanc in other brands
- Perler White ΔE 3.9
- Hama 55 Green (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.7
- Artkal S SE1 Moon ΔE 4.8
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 1.8