977 — Golden Brown light
Oranges family
Below: DMC 977 (Golden Brown light), a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex #E6833D and RGB 230, 131, 61. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 977
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 977
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 977
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 977 (Golden Brown 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 977
DMC threads that pair well with 977, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 977 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 977
A medium-light, vivid entry in the oranges family, DMC 977 carries the name Golden Brown light with deep amber tones. The fresh and confident character of this shade lends itself well to pumpkins and marigolds. Stitchers frequently choose it for fall wreaths and citrus motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 977?
DMC 977 is called Golden Brown light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #E6833D, RGB 230, 131, 61) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 977?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) is Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light, 77%) and Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light, 72%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 977?
The closest DMC threads to 977 are 3854 Autumn Gold medium (ΔE 4.61), 402 Mahogany very light (ΔE 5.62), and 741 Tangerine medium (ΔE 5.62). These are useful substitutes when 977 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 977?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. 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 977 (Golden Brown light)?
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, 977 has a contrast ratio of about 2.7:1 on white fabric and 7.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.