DMC 950 Light Desert Sand
DMC 950 Light Desert Sand is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#EED3C4 and RGB 238, 211, 196. The closest substitute is DMC 3047 Light Yellow Beige.
Color values
| DMC code | 950 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Desert Sand |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #EED3C4 |
| RGB | 238, 211, 196 |
| HSL | 21°, 55%, 85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3047 Light Yellow Beige | View color | Very close |
| 05 Light Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 951 Light Tawny | View color | Close |
| 3774 Very Light Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 754 Light Peach | 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 950 in patterns
Light Desert Sand 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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