DMC 951 Light Tawny
DMC 951 Light Tawny is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FFE2CF and RGB 255, 226, 207. The closest substitute is DMC 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 951 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Tawny |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FFE2CF |
| RGB | 255, 226, 207 |
| HSL | 24°, 100%, 91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 543 Ultra Very Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 739 Ultra Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 950 Light Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3774 Very Light Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 225 Ultra Very Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 818 Baby Pink | 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 951 in patterns
Light Tawny sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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