947 — Burnt Orange
Reds family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 947
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 947
DMC threads that pair well with 947, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 947 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 925 (Yellow Green Very Dark) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 316 (Tangerine Dark, 74%) and Anchor 332 (Orange Dark, 69%).
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.