951 — Tawny light
Oranges family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 951
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 951
DMC threads that pair well with 951, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 951 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 1080 (Taupe Ultra Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1010 (Copper Very Light, 84%) and Anchor 361 (Tan Very Light, 80%).
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.