DMC 946 — Burnt Orange Medium

• DMC 720

  Orange Spice Dark

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 900

  Burnt Orange Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 608

  Burnt Orange Bright

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 606

  Orange Red Bright

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 11.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 946?

DMC 946 is Burnt Orange Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #EB6307 — RGB 235, 99, 7 and HSL 24°, 94%, 47% — 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 Burnt Orange Medium?

Burnt Orange Medium is DMC 946, and it converts to Anchor 332. 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 946?

DMC 946 (Burnt Orange Medium) converts to Anchor 332. 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 946?

DMC 946 (Burnt Orange Medium) is #EB6307 in hex — that's RGB 235, 99, 7 or HSL 24°, 94%, 47%. 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 946?

To build dimension, flank DMC 946 (47% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Copper Light (DMC 922) sits at 51% for highlights, and Burnt Orange Dark (DMC 900) 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 946?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 946 are Orange Spice Dark (DMC 720), Copper Light (DMC 922), Burnt Orange Dark (DMC 900), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 946 is out of stock.