DMC 975 Dark Golden Brown
DMC 975 Dark Golden Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#914F12 and RGB 145, 79, 18. The closest substitute is DMC 400 Dark Mahogany.
Color values
| DMC code | 975 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Golden Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #914F12 |
| RGB | 145, 79, 18 |
| HSL | 29°, 78%, 32% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 400 Dark Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz | View color | Close |
| 920 Medium Copper | View color | Close |
| 434 Light Brown | View color | Similar |
| 918 Dark Red Copper | View color | Similar |
| 781 Very Dark Topaz | 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 975 in patterns
Dark Golden Brown sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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