DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange
DMC 946 Medium Burnt Orange is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#EB6307 and RGB 235, 99, 7. The closest substitute is DMC 720 Dark Orange Spice.
Color values
| DMC code | 946 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Burnt Orange |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #EB6307 |
| RGB | 235, 99, 7 |
| HSL | 24°, 94%, 47% |
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 |
| 900 Dark Burnt Orange | View color | Close |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Similar |
| 740 Tangerine | View color | Similar |
| 971 Pumpkin | View color | Similar |
| 608 Bright Orange | 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 946 in patterns
Medium 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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