DMC 945 Tawny
DMC 945 Tawny is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FBD5BB and RGB 251, 213, 187. The closest substitute is DMC 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany.
Color values
| DMC code | 945 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tawny |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FBD5BB |
| RGB | 251, 213, 187 |
| HSL | 24°, 89%, 86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany | View color | Very close |
| 951 Light Tawny | View color | Close |
| 950 Light Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 754 Light Peach | View color | Close |
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 3824 Light Apricot | 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 945 in patterns
Tawny 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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