976 — Golden Brown medium
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 976? This medium, vivid orange shade (Golden Brown medium) is hex #C46A2C, RGB 196, 106, 44. 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 976
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 976
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 976
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 976
DMC threads that pair well with 976, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 976 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 976
Known as Golden Brown medium, DMC 976 is a medium, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a vibrant and steady quality, this thread works beautifully in seasonal designs and pumpkins. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring marigolds and fall wreaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 976 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 976 is Golden Brown medium — a medium orange thread (hex #C46A2C, RGB 196, 106, 44). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 976?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) is Anchor 1048 (Copper Medium) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 308 (Topaz Medium, 67%) and Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light, 67%).
Which DMC threads are close to 976?
The closest DMC threads to 976 are 3853 Autumn Gold dark (ΔE 4.17), 3776 Mahogany light (ΔE 6.24), and 782 Topaz dark (781) (ΔE 6.44). These are useful substitutes when 976 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 976 good for?
DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 976.
What fabric color works best with DMC 976 (Golden Brown medium)?
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, 976 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.