977 — Golden Brown light
Oranges family#E6833D
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.
About DMC 977
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Caramel
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 977
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 977 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 977 (Golden Brown light) in any brand.
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.
DMC 977 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 Golden Brown light turns up.
DMC 977 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 977.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D977, Diamond Drills USA DMC977. A kit legend or drill bag marked 977 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 977
DMC threads that pair well with 977, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC977 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 1001 (Golden Brown) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange, 78%) and Anchor 1003 (Salmon, 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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 977?
No. DMC 977 (Golden Brown 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 977?
Diamond Dotz D977 and Diamond Drills USA DMC977 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 977 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 977?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1532 (97%), Caron 1104 Orange Brown (97%), Luca-S 400 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.