What color is DMC 951?

DMC 951 is Light Tawny, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFE2CF (RGB 255, 226, 207), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 951?

Anchor 1010 is the closest published match for DMC 951, and some conversion charts list Anchor 880 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 951?

Among DMC's 3 Tawny shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3770 Very Light Tawny and the next darker one is DMC 945 Tawny.

Can I get DMC 951 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 951 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

951

DMC 951 Light Tawny

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 951.

Code951

NameLight Tawny

Hex#FFE2CF

RGB255, 226, 207

HSL24°, 100%, 91%

CIELAB91.8, 7.0, 12.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 951 is Anchor 1010 (some charts list 880). 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 951 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 951

Color-wheel combinations that start from 951, 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.

951Light TawnyThis 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.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 951?: DMC 951 is Light Tawny, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFE2CF (RGB 255, 226, 207), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 951?: Anchor 1010 is the closest published match for DMC 951, and some conversion charts list Anchor 880 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 951?: Among DMC's 3 Tawny shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3770 Very Light Tawny and the next darker one is DMC 945 Tawny.
Can I get DMC 951 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 951 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 951

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