DMC 945Tawny
DMC 945 — Tawny
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FBD5BB
- RGB
- 251, 213, 187
- HSL
- 24°, 89%, 86%
- Anchor
- 881
- DMC code
- 945
- Color family
- Yellows & golds
Nearest DMC colors to 945
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 945 is out of stock.
- DMC 3856
Mahogany Ultra Very Light
ΔE 1.8
- DMC 951
Tawny Light
ΔE 4.0
- DMC 950
Desert Sand Light
ΔE 4.5
- DMC 05
Driftwood Light
ΔE 6.0
- DMC 353
Peach
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 948
Peach Very Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 754
Peach Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 06
Driftwood Medium Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 613
Drab Brown Very Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 967
Apricot Very Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 3047
Yellow Beige Light
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 225
Shell Pink Ultra Very Light
ΔE 7.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 945?
- DMC 945 is Tawny, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FBD5BB — RGB 251, 213, 187 and HSL 24°, 89%, 86% — 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 Tawny?
- Tawny is DMC 945, and it converts to Anchor 881. 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 945?
- DMC 945 (Tawny) converts to Anchor 881. 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 945?
- DMC 945 (Tawny) is #FBD5BB in hex — that's RGB 251, 213, 187 or HSL 24°, 89%, 86%. 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 945?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 945 (86% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tawny Light (DMC 951) sits at 91% for highlights, and Driftwood Light (DMC 05) at 82% 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 945?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 945 are Mahogany Ultra Very Light (DMC 3856), Tawny Light (DMC 951), Desert Sand Light (DMC 950), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 945 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.