What color is DMC 975?

DMC 975 is Dark Golden Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #914F12 (RGB 145, 79, 18), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 975?

Anchor 355 is the closest published match for DMC 975, and some conversion charts list Anchor 357 or Anchor 371 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 975?

DMC 975 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Golden Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 976 Medium Golden Brown.

Can I get DMC 975 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 975 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

975

DMC 975 Dark Golden Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 975.

Code975

NameDark Golden Brown

Hex#914F12

RGB145, 79, 18

HSL29°, 78%, 32%

CIELAB40.7, 23.4, 44.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 975 is Anchor 355 (some charts list 357 or 371). 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 Golden Brown shades

All 5 DMC Golden Brown 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 975 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 975

Color-wheel combinations that start from 975, 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.

975Dark Golden BrownThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Analogous

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

498Dark Red
975Dark Golden BrownThis color
581Moss Green

Triadic

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

975Dark Golden BrownThis color
700Bright Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

975Dark Golden BrownThis color
3812Very Dark Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 975?: DMC 975 is Dark Golden Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #914F12 (RGB 145, 79, 18), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 975?: Anchor 355 is the closest published match for DMC 975, and some conversion charts list Anchor 357 or Anchor 371 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 975?: DMC 975 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Golden Brown shades. The next lighter one is DMC 976 Medium Golden Brown.
Can I get DMC 975 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 975 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 975

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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