What color is DMC 945?

DMC 945 is Tawny, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBD5BB (RGB 251, 213, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 945?

Anchor 881 is the closest published match for DMC 945, and some conversion charts list Anchor 366 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 945?

DMC 945 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tawny shades. The next lighter one is DMC 951 Light Tawny.

Can I get DMC 945 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 945 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

945

DMC 945 Tawny

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 945.

Code945

NameTawny

Hex#FBD5BB

RGB251, 213, 187

HSL24°, 89%, 86%

CIELAB87.8, 9.5, 17.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 945 is Anchor 881 (some charts list 366). See the full 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 Tawny shades

All 3 DMC Tawny 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 945 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 945

Color-wheel combinations that start from 945, 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.

945TawnyThis color
827Very Light Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 945?: DMC 945 is Tawny, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBD5BB (RGB 251, 213, 187), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 945?: Anchor 881 is the closest published match for DMC 945, and some conversion charts list Anchor 366 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 945?: DMC 945 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Tawny shades. The next lighter one is DMC 951 Light Tawny.
Can I get DMC 945 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 945 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 945

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.

Try Craft Studio free