DMC 947 — Burnt Orange

• 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 color is DMC 947?

DMC 947 is Burnt Orange, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FF7B4D — RGB 255, 123, 77 and HSL 16°, 100%, 65% — 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?

Burnt Orange is DMC 947, and it converts to Anchor 330. 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 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 — that's RGB 255, 123, 77 or HSL 16°, 100%, 65%. 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 947?

To build dimension, flank DMC 947 (65% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Orange Spice Light (DMC 722) sits at 70% for highlights, and Burnt Orange Bright (DMC 608) at 60% 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 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.