DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange
DMC 900 Dark Burnt Orange is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D15807 and RGB 209, 88, 7. The closest substitute is DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice.
Color values
| DMC code | 900 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Burnt Orange |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D15807 |
| RGB | 209, 88, 7 |
| HSL | 24°, 94%, 42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 720 Dark Orange Spice | View color | Close |
| 946 Medium Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Close |
| 921 Copper | View color | Close |
| 721 Medium Orange Spice | View color | Similar |
| 920 Medium Copper | View color | Similar |
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 900 in patterns
Dark Burnt Orange 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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