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 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, or RGB 227, 204, 190. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

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.