DMC 06Driftwood Medium Light
DMC 06 — Driftwood Medium Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #DCC6B8
- RGB
- 220, 198, 184
- Anchor
- 831
- DMC code
- 06
Nearest DMC colors to 06
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 06 is out of stock.
- DMC 05
Driftwood Light
ΔE 1.6
- DMC 950
Desert Sand Light
ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3782
Mocha Brown Light
ΔE 4.4
- DMC 613
Drab Brown Very Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 842
Beige Brown Very Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3047
Yellow Beige Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3033
Mocha Brown Very Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 453
Shell Gray Light
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3774
Desert Sand Very Light
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 452
Shell Gray Medium
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3864
Mocha Beige Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 945
Tawny
ΔE 7.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 06?
- DMC 06 (Driftwood Medium Light) converts to Anchor 831. 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 06?
- DMC 06 (Driftwood Medium Light) is #DCC6B8 in hex, or RGB 220, 198, 184. 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 06?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 06 are Driftwood Light (DMC 05), Desert Sand Light (DMC 950), Mocha Brown Light (DMC 3782), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 06 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.