DMC 07 Driftwood
DMC 07 Driftwood is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B19E89 and RGB 177, 158, 137. The closest substitute is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 07 |
|---|---|
| Name | Driftwood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B19E89 |
| RGB | 177, 158, 137 |
| HSL | 32°, 20%, 62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3032 Medium Mocha Brown | View color | Very close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 452 Medium Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 3023 Light Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 642 Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 647 Medium Beaver 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 07 in patterns
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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