951 — Tawny light
Oranges family#F7CEA9
DMC 951 — Tawny light — has hex #F7CEA9 and RGB 247, 206, 169. This light, highly saturated orange 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 951
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Cashmere Beige
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 951
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 951 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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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 951 (Tawny light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 951
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 951
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 951 (Tawny light) 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 20 (Shrimp), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.22). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 951 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 light turns up.
DMC 951 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 951.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D951, Diamond Drills USA DMC951. A kit legend or drill bag marked 951 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 951
DMC threads that pair well with 951, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC951 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 951
A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, DMC 951 carries the name Tawny light with warm tangerine tones. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for pumpkins and marigolds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fall wreaths or citrus motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 951?
DMC 951 is called Tawny light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F7CEA9, RGB 247, 206, 169) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 951?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 951 (Tawny light) is Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light, 83%) and Anchor 942 (Tan Light, 82%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 951?
The closest DMC threads to 951 are 20 Shrimp (ΔE 2.22), 739 Tan ultra very light (ΔE 3.36), and 543 Beige Brown ultra very light (ΔE 4.36). These are useful substitutes when 951 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 951?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 951 (Tawny light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The 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 951 (Tawny light)?
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, 951 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.4:1 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 951?
No. DMC 951 (Tawny light) 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 951?
Diamond Dotz D951 and Diamond Drills USA DMC951 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 951 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 951?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Luca-S 382 (95%), Unitas Ljubica 453 (93%), The Gentle Art Simply Wool 7057 Roasted Marshmallow (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.