What color is DMC 950?

DMC 950 is Light Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EED3C4 (RGB 238, 211, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 950?

Anchor 4146 is the closest published match for DMC 950. 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 950?

Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3774 Very Light Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.

Can I get DMC 950 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 950 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 950 Light Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 950.

Code950

NameLight Desert Sand

Hex#EED3C4

RGB238, 211, 196

HSL21°, 55%, 85%

CIELAB86.4, 7.0, 10.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 950 is Anchor 4146. 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 Desert Sand shades

All 7 DMC Desert Sand 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 950 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 950

Color-wheel combinations that start from 950, 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.

950Light Desert SandThis color
827Very Light Blue

Analogous

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

151Very Light Dusty Rose
950Light Desert SandThis color
677Very Light Old Gold

Triadic

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

950Light Desert SandThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
211Light Lavender

Split complementary

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

950Light Desert SandThis color
3811Very Light Turquoise
341Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 950?: DMC 950 is Light Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #EED3C4 (RGB 238, 211, 196), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 950?: Anchor 4146 is the closest published match for DMC 950. 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 950?: Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3774 Very Light Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 950 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 950 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 950

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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