DMC 975 — Golden Brown Dark

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 433

  Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 300

  Mahogany Very Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 781

  Topaz Very Dark

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 975?

DMC 975 is Golden Brown Dark, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #914F12 — RGB 145, 79, 18 and HSL 29°, 78%, 32% — 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 Golden Brown Dark?

Golden Brown Dark is DMC 975, and it converts to Anchor 355. 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 975?

DMC 975 (Golden Brown Dark) converts to Anchor 355. 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 975?

DMC 975 (Golden Brown Dark) is #914F12 in hex — that's RGB 145, 79, 18 or HSL 29°, 78%, 32%. 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 975?

To build dimension, flank DMC 975 (32% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Light (DMC 434) sits at 40% for highlights, and Mahogany Dark (DMC 400) at 31% 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 975?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 975 are Mahogany Dark (DMC 400), Brown Light (DMC 434), Copper Medium (DMC 920), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 975 is out of stock.