945 — Tawny medium
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 945? This light, vivid orange shade (Tawny medium) is hex #EEB28F, RGB 238, 178, 143. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 945
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 945
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 945
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 945 (Tawny medium) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 945
DMC threads that pair well with 945, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 945 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 945
DMC 945 (Tawny medium) is a light, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a soft and lively quality, this thread works beautifully in persimmon patterns and autumn leaves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sunsets and warm accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 945 look like?
DMC 945 (Tawny medium) is a light shade in the oranges family with hex #EEB28F and RGB 238, 178, 143. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring fall wreaths and citrus motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 945?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 945 (Tawny medium) is Anchor 1201 (Desert Sand Light) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1012 (Flesh, 78%) and Anchor 778 (Flesh Very Light, 77%).
What DMC colors are similar to 945?
The closest DMC threads to 945 are 950 Desert Sand light (ΔE 3.83), 754 Peach light (ΔE 4.13), and 3774 Desert Sand very light (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 945 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 945?
Reach for DMC 945 (Tawny medium) when your project calls for fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs, fall harvest scenes. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 945.
What fabric color works best with DMC 945 (Tawny medium)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 945 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.