What color is DMC 971?

DMC 971 is Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F67F00 (RGB 246, 127, 0), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 971?

Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 971. 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 971?

DMC 971 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades. The next lighter one is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.

Can I get DMC 971 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 971. The closest color on that chart is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.

DMC color chart

971

DMC 971 Pumpkin

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 971.

Code971

NamePumpkin

Hex#F67F00

RGB246, 127, 0

HSL31°, 100%, 48%

CIELAB65.6, 39.8, 72.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 971 is Anchor 316. 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 971 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 971

Color-wheel combinations that start from 971, 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.

971PumpkinThis color
797Royal Blue

Analogous

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

606Bright Orange-Red
971PumpkinThis color
444Dark Lemon

Triadic

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

971PumpkinThis 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 971?: DMC 971 is Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F67F00 (RGB 246, 127, 0), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 971?: Anchor 316 is the closest published match for DMC 971. 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 971?: DMC 971 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades. The next lighter one is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.
Can I get DMC 971 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 971. The closest color on that chart is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.

Chart with 971

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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