DMC 07 — Driftwood

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 640

  Beige Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 169

  Pewter Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 07?

DMC 07 is Driftwood, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8F7B6E — RGB 143, 123, 110 and HSL 24°, 13%, 50% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Driftwood?

Driftwood is DMC 07, and it converts to Anchor 233. 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 07?

DMC 07 (Driftwood) converts to Anchor 233. 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 07?

DMC 07 (Driftwood) is #8F7B6E in hex — that's RGB 143, 123, 110 or HSL 24°, 13%, 50%. 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 07?

To build dimension, flank DMC 07 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cocoa Light (DMC 3861) sits at 58% for highlights, and Beige Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 3790) at 42% 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 07?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 07 are Shell Gray Dark (DMC 451), Beaver Gray Dark (DMC 646), Beige Brown Medium (DMC 840), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 07 is out of stock.