DMC 976 Medium Golden Brown
DMC 976 Medium Golden Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C2812C and RGB 194, 129, 44. The closest substitute is DMC 782 Dark Topaz.
Color values
| DMC code | 976 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Golden Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C2812C |
| RGB | 194, 129, 44 |
| HSL | 34°, 63%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 782 Dark Topaz | View color | Close |
| 783 Medium Topaz | View color | Close |
| 781 Very Dark Topaz | View color | Close |
| 3776 Light Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 977 Light Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 436 Tan | 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 976 in patterns
Medium Golden Brown 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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