947 — Burnt Orange
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DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) is a medium-light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FF4A1B and RGB values 255, 74, 27. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 947
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Sunset
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 947
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 947 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
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Similar DMC Colors to 947
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 947
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 608 (Burnt Orange), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.84). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 947 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 Burnt Orange turns up.
DMC 947 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 947.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D947, Diamond Drills USA DMC947. A kit legend or drill bag marked 947 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 947
DMC threads that pair well with 947, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC947 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 947
Burnt Orange (catalog code DMC 947) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the reds family with red-orange tones. This thread brings a fresh and confident presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 947?
DMC 947 is called Burnt Orange. It's a medium-light red shade (hex #FF4A1B, RGB 255, 74, 27) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 947?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) is Anchor 332 (Orange Dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 330 (Orange, 85%) and Anchor 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 947?
The closest DMC threads to 947 are 608 Burnt Orange (ΔE 2.84), 721 Orange Spice medium (ΔE 2.99), and 946 Burnt Orange medium (ΔE 3.61). These are useful substitutes when 947 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 947?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-light 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 947 (Burnt Orange)?
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, 947 has a contrast ratio of about 3.4:1 on white fabric and 6.2:1 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 947?
No. DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) 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 947?
Diamond Dotz D947 and Diamond Drills USA DMC947 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 947 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 947?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Fine d'Aubusson 0913 Fine d'Aubusson (93%), Luca-S 388 (91%), Dimensions 12332 Orange bright (88%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.