DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood
DMC 06 Medium Light Driftwood is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#CCBBAA and RGB 204, 187, 170. The closest substitute is DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 06 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Light Driftwood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #CCBBAA |
| RGB | 204, 187, 170 |
| HSL | 30°, 25%, 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3782 Light Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 842 Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3864 Light Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
| 02 Tin | View color | Close |
| 613 Very Light Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 452 Medium Shell Gray | 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 06 in patterns
Medium 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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