DMC 05 Light Driftwood
DMC 05 Light Driftwood is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E4D7CA and RGB 228, 215, 202. The closest substitute is DMC 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 05 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Driftwood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E4D7CA |
| RGB | 228, 215, 202 |
| HSL | 30°, 33%, 84% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 644 Medium Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3047 Light Yellow Beige | View color | Very close |
| 822 Light Beige Gray | View color | Very close |
| 3774 Very Light Desert Sand | View color | Very close |
| 01 White Tin | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 05 in patterns
Light Driftwood sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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