DMC 951 — Tawny Light

• DMC 948

  Peach Very Light

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 945

  Tawny

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3774

  Desert Sand Very Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3770

  Tawny Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 225

  Shell Pink Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3856

  Mahogany Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 739

  Tan Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 818

  Baby Pink

  ΔE 6.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 951?

DMC 951 is Tawny Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFE2CF — RGB 255, 226, 207 and HSL 24°, 100%, 91% — 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 Light?

Tawny Light is DMC 951, and it converts to Anchor 1010. 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 951?

DMC 951 (Tawny Light) converts to Anchor 1010. 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 951?

DMC 951 (Tawny Light) is #FFE2CF in hex — that's RGB 255, 226, 207 or HSL 24°, 100%, 91%. 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 951?

To build dimension, flank DMC 951 (91% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tawny Very Light (DMC 3770) sits at 95% for highlights, and Desert Sand Light (DMC 950) at 85% 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 951?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 951 are Peach Very Light (DMC 948), Desert Sand Light (DMC 950), Tawny (DMC 945), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 951 is out of stock.