What color is DMC 06?

DMC 06 is Medium Light Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DCC6B8 (RGB 220, 198, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 06?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 06. 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 06?

Among DMC's 4 Driftwood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 05 Light Driftwood and the next darker one is DMC 07 Driftwood.

Can I get DMC 06 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 06. The closest color on that chart is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand.

DMC color chart

DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 06.

Code06

NameMedium Light Driftwood

Hex#DCC6B8

RGB220, 198, 184

HSL23°, 34%, 79%

CIELAB81.3, 5.5, 9.8

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 06. 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 06 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 06

Color-wheel combinations that start from 06, 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.

06Medium Light DriftwoodThis color
3325Light Baby Blue

Analogous

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

778Very Light Antique Mauve
06Medium Light DriftwoodThis color
524Very Light Fern Green

Triadic

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

06Medium Light DriftwoodThis color
966Medium Baby Green
211Light Lavender

Split complementary

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

06Medium Light DriftwoodThis color
3811Very Light Turquoise
341Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 06?: DMC 06 is Medium Light Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DCC6B8 (RGB 220, 198, 184), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 06?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 06. 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 06?: Among DMC's 4 Driftwood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 05 Light Driftwood and the next darker one is DMC 07 Driftwood.
Can I get DMC 06 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 06. The closest color on that chart is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand.

Chart with 06

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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