What color is DMC 947?

DMC 947 is Burnt Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26C2A (RGB 242, 108, 42), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 947?

Anchor 330 is the closest published match for DMC 947. 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 947?

DMC 947 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Burnt Orange shades. The next darker one is DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange.

Can I get DMC 947 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 947 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

947

DMC 947 Burnt Orange

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 947.

Code947

NameBurnt Orange

Hex#F26C2A

RGB242, 108, 42

HSL20°, 88%, 56%

CIELAB61.5, 48.2, 58.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 947 is Anchor 330. 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 947 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 947

Color-wheel combinations that start from 947, 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.

947Burnt OrangeThis color
3843Electric Blue

Analogous

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

666Bright Christmas Red
947Burnt OrangeThis color
973Bright Canary

Triadic

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

947Burnt OrangeThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 947?: DMC 947 is Burnt Orange, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F26C2A (RGB 242, 108, 42), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 947?: Anchor 330 is the closest published match for DMC 947. 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 947?: DMC 947 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Burnt Orange shades. The next darker one is DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange.
Can I get DMC 947 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 947 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 947

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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