DMC 05 — Driftwood Light

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 1.6

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3774

  Desert Sand Very Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 945

  Tawny

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 948

  Peach Very Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 453

  Shell Gray Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 6.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 05?

DMC 05 is Driftwood Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E3CCBE — RGB 227, 204, 190 and HSL 23°, 40%, 82% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Driftwood Light?

Driftwood Light is DMC 05, and it converts to Anchor 852. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 05?

DMC 05 (Driftwood Light) converts to Anchor 852. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 05?

DMC 05 (Driftwood Light) is #E3CCBE in hex — that's RGB 227, 204, 190 or HSL 23°, 40%, 82%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 05?

To build dimension, flank DMC 05 (82% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Desert Sand Light (DMC 950) sits at 85% for highlights, and Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) at 76% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 05?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 05 are Driftwood Medium Light (DMC 06), Desert Sand Light (DMC 950), Desert Sand Very Light (DMC 3774), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 05 is out of stock.