What color is DMC 05?

DMC 05 is Light Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E3CCBE (RGB 227, 204, 190), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 05?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 05. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 05?

DMC 05 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Driftwood shades. The next darker one is DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood.

Can I get DMC 05 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 05. The closest color on that chart is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand.

DMC color chart

DMC 05 Light Driftwood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 05.

Code05

NameLight Driftwood

Hex#E3CCBE

RGB227, 204, 190

HSL23°, 40%, 82%

CIELAB83.6, 5.8, 9.9

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 05. Pick a substitute by eye from the similar shades below, or browse the DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Driftwood shades

All 4 DMC Driftwood shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 05 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 05

Color-wheel combinations that start from 05, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

05Light DriftwoodThis color
3325Light Baby Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

05Light DriftwoodThis color
966Medium Baby Green
211Light Lavender

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 05?: DMC 05 is Light Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #E3CCBE (RGB 227, 204, 190), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 05?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 05. Compare Anchor shade cards by eye, or use one of the similar DMC shades on this page.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 05?: DMC 05 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Driftwood shades. The next darker one is DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood.
Can I get DMC 05 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 05. The closest color on that chart is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand.

Chart with 05

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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