DMC 971 — Pumpkin

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 740

  Tangerine

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 946

  Burnt Orange Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 721

  Orange Spice Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 947

  Burnt Orange

  ΔE 12.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 971?

DMC 971 is Pumpkin, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F67F00 — RGB 246, 127, 0 and HSL 31°, 100%, 48% — 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 Pumpkin?

Pumpkin is DMC 971, and it converts to Anchor 316. 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 971?

DMC 971 (Pumpkin) converts to Anchor 316. 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 971?

DMC 971 (Pumpkin) is #F67F00 in hex — that's RGB 246, 127, 0 or HSL 31°, 100%, 48%. 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 971?

To build dimension, flank DMC 971 (48% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pumpkin Light (DMC 970) sits at 52% for highlights, and Copper Light (DMC 922) at 51% 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 971?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 971 are Pumpkin Light (DMC 970), Tangerine (DMC 740), Copper Light (DMC 922), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 971 is out of stock.