What color is DMC 970?

DMC 970 is Light Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F78B13 (RGB 247, 139, 19), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 970?

Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 970, and some conversion charts list Anchor 925 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 970?

Among DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin and the next darker one is DMC 971 Pumpkin.

Can I get DMC 970 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 970 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 970 Light Pumpkin

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 970.

Code970

NameLight Pumpkin

Hex#F78B13

RGB247, 139, 19

HSL32°, 93%, 52%

CIELAB68.2, 34.3, 71.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 970 is Anchor 316 (some charts list 925). 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 Pumpkin shades

All 3 DMC Pumpkin 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 970 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 970

Color-wheel combinations that start from 970, 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.

970Light PumpkinThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

606Bright Orange-Red
970Light PumpkinThis color
307Lemon

Triadic

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

970Light PumpkinThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

970Light PumpkinThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 970?: DMC 970 is Light Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F78B13 (RGB 247, 139, 19), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 970?: Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 970, and some conversion charts list Anchor 925 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 970?: Among DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin and the next darker one is DMC 971 Pumpkin.
Can I get DMC 970 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 970 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 970

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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