07 — Driftwood
Browns family#746256
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.
About DMC 07
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rhino
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 07
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 07 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 07 (Driftwood) in any brand.
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.
DMC 07 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Driftwood turns up.
DMC 07 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 07.
Diamond painting: 07 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 07
DMC threads that pair well with 07, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC07 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 393 (Beige Grey Ultra Very Dark) with a 70% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 903 (Brown Grey Medium, 61%) and Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark, 55%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 07?
No. DMC 07 (Driftwood) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 07?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Olde Willow 215 Allentown Brown (91%), The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 7066 Wood Trail (88%), Bella Lusso 0467 Soot (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.