What color is DMC 07?

DMC 07 is Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8F7B6E (RGB 143, 123, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 07?

Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 07. 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 07?

Among DMC's 4 Driftwood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood and the next darker one is DMC 08 Dark Driftwood.

Can I get DMC 07 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 07. The closest color on that chart is DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray.

DMC color chart

DMC 07 Driftwood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 07.

Code07

NameDriftwood

Hex#8F7B6E

RGB143, 123, 110

HSL24°, 13%, 50%

CIELAB53.1, 5.5, 10.0

No published Anchor equivalent exists for DMC 07. 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 07 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 07

Color-wheel combinations that start from 07, 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.

07DriftwoodThis color
931Medium Antique Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

07DriftwoodThis color
3814Aquamarine
3746Dark Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 07?: DMC 07 is Driftwood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8F7B6E (RGB 143, 123, 110), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 07?: Published conversion charts don't list an Anchor equivalent for DMC 07. 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 07?: Among DMC's 4 Driftwood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood and the next darker one is DMC 08 Dark Driftwood.
Can I get DMC 07 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 07. The closest color on that chart is DMC 451 Dark Shell Gray.

Chart with 07

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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