DMC 970 Light Pumpkin
DMC 970 Light Pumpkin is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F78B13 and RGB 247, 139, 19. The closest substitute is DMC 971 Pumpkin.
Color values
| DMC code | 970 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Pumpkin |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F78B13 |
| RGB | 247, 139, 19 |
| HSL | 32°, 93%, 52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 971 Pumpkin | View color | Close |
| 740 Tangerine | View color | Close |
| 741 Medium Tangerine | View color | Close |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Similar |
| 3853 Dark Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 946 Medium Burnt 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 970 in patterns
Light Pumpkin 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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