What color is DMC 946?

DMC 946 is Medium Burnt Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EB6307 (RGB 235, 99, 7), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 946?

Anchor 332 is the closest published match for DMC 946. 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 946?

Among DMC's 3 Burnt Orange shades, the next lighter one is DMC 947 Burnt Orange and the next darker one is DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange.

Can I get DMC 946 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 946 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

946

DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 946.

Code946

NameMedium Burnt Orange

Hex#EB6307

RGB235, 99, 7

HSL24°, 94%, 47%

CIELAB58.6, 49.2, 66.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 946 is Anchor 332. 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 Burnt Orange shades

All 3 DMC Burnt Orange 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 946 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 946

Color-wheel combinations that start from 946, 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.

946Medium Burnt OrangeThis color
995Dark Electric Blue

Analogous

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

606Bright Orange-Red
946Medium Burnt OrangeThis color
444Dark Lemon

Triadic

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

946Medium Burnt OrangeThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

946Medium Burnt OrangeThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 946?: DMC 946 is Medium Burnt Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EB6307 (RGB 235, 99, 7), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 946?: Anchor 332 is the closest published match for DMC 946. 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 946?: Among DMC's 3 Burnt Orange shades, the next lighter one is DMC 947 Burnt Orange and the next darker one is DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange.
Can I get DMC 946 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 946 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 946

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