DMC 977 Light Golden Brown
DMC 977 Light Golden Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DC9C56 and RGB 220, 156, 86. The closest substitute is DMC 436 Tan.
Color values
| DMC code | 977 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Golden Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DC9C56 |
| RGB | 220, 156, 86 |
| HSL | 31°, 66%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 436 Tan | View color | Close |
| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 3827 Pale Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 402 Very Light Mahogany | 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 977 in patterns
Light 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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