945 — Tawny medium
Oranges family#EEB28F
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.
About DMC 945
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Champagne
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 945
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 945 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 945 (Tawny medium) in any brand.
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.
DMC 945 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 Tawny medium turns up.
DMC 945 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 945.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D945, Diamond Drills USA DMC945. A kit legend or drill bag marked 945 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 945
DMC threads that pair well with 945, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC945 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 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 367 (Coffee Light, 79%) and Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh, 74%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 945?
No. DMC 945 (Tawny medium) 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.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 945?
Diamond Dotz D945 and Diamond Drills USA DMC945 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 945 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 945?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Petite Treasure Braid PB202 Shimmer Peach (96%), Waverly Wool 3026 Waverly Wool (94%), Riolis 100 (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.