DMC 947Burnt Orange
DMC 947 — Burnt Orange
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #FF7B4D
- RGB
- 255, 123, 77
- Anchor
- 330
- DMC code
- 947
Nearest DMC colors to 947
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 947 is out of stock.
- DMC 721
Orange Spice Medium
ΔE 3.4
- DMC 608
Burnt Orange Bright
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 722
Orange Spice Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3340
Apricot Medium
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 720
Orange Spice Dark
ΔE 9.2
- DMC 946
Burnt Orange Medium
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 922
Copper Light
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 3778
Terra Cotta Light
ΔE 10.5
- DMC 402
Mahogany Very Light
ΔE 11.6
- DMC 3776
Mahogany Light
ΔE 11.6
- DMC 21
Alizarin Light
ΔE 12.1
- DMC 971
Pumpkin
ΔE 12.4
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 947?
- DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) converts to Anchor 330. 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 947?
- DMC 947 (Burnt Orange) is #FF7B4D in hex, or RGB 255, 123, 77. 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 947?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 947 are Orange Spice Medium (DMC 721), Burnt Orange Bright (DMC 608), Orange Spice Light (DMC 722), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 947 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.