07 — Driftwood
Browns family
DMC 07 — Driftwood — has hex #746256 and RGB 116, 98, 86. This medium-dark, subdued brown thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 07
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 07
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 07
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, DMC 07 (Driftwood) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Color Harmonies for DMC 07
DMC threads that pair well with 07, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC 07 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 07
A medium-dark, subdued entry in the browns family, DMC 07 carries the name Driftwood with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is muted and intense, making it a popular choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for rustic designs or leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 07?
DMC 07 is called Driftwood. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #746256, RGB 116, 98, 86) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 07?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 07 (Driftwood) is Anchor 233 (Shell Grey Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 392 (Beige Grey Dark, 74%) and Anchor 832 (Drab Brown Medium, 71%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 07?
The closest DMC threads to 07 are 08 Dark Driftwood (ΔE 3.4), 640 Beige Grey very dark (ΔE 5.53), and 646 Beaver Grey dark (ΔE 6.18). These are useful substitutes when 07 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 07?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 07 (Driftwood) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 07 (Driftwood)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 07 has a contrast ratio of about 5.8:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.