DMC 950 Desert Sand Light
On screen, DMC 950 Desert Sand Light reads as a very light, muted cream (#eed3c4). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light, very close at ΔE 2.0; in Madeira, use Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light (ΔE 2.3, very close).
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DMC 950 Desert Sand Light
#eed3c4 · RGB 238, 211, 196
Closest to DMC 950 in other brands
- Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light ΔE 2.0 very close
- Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.3 very close
- Perler Sand ΔE 7.7 similar
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.9 similar
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 6.3 similar
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 4.3 close
DMC 950 color values
| Code | 950 |
|---|---|
| Name | Desert Sand Light |
| Hex (screen) | #eed3c4 |
| RGB | 238, 211, 196 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.4, a* 7.0, b* 10.9 |
| HSL | 21°, 55 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Cream and ecru, 20 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.4) |
| DMC color card | row 16-20 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light, ΔE 2.0 |
DMC 950 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 950: the best is Anchor 892 at ΔE 2.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 892 | Rose Wine Light | 2.0 | very close |
| Anchor | 1011 | Flesh Very Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 933 | Fawn Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | 2.3 | very close |
| Madeira | 2308 | Flesh Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 305 | Coral Very Light | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 7.7 | similar |
| Perler | Peach | code 80-19033 | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 7.9 | similar |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 8.1 | similar |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST1 | Transparent | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 4.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 9.0 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 950
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 950, led by DMC 05 Driftwood Light at ΔE 2.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Driftwood Light | #e3ccbe | 2.3 | a little darker |
| 951 | Tawny Light | #ffe2cf | 3.7 | lighter |
| 06 | Driftwood Medium Light | #dcc6b8 | 3.8 | darker |
| 3774 | Desert Sand Very Light | #f3e1d7 | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 945 | Tawny | #fbd5bb | 4.5 | more saturated |
| 225 | Shell Pink Ultra Very Light | #ffdfd5 | 4.5 | a little lighter |
| 948 | Peach Very Light | #fee7da | 4.5 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 967 | Apricot Very Light | #ffded5 | 4.9 | a little lighter |
Shading DMC 950: lighter and darker cream steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the DMC cream and ecru family, L* from 92 to 85.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 950
One strand each of DMC 818 and DMC 613 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 05, ΔE 2.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 818 Baby Pink + 1 × DMC 613 Drab Brown Very Light | #eed2c3 | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 225 Shell Pink Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 613 Drab Brown Very Light | #eed2c1 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 967 Apricot Very Light + 1 × DMC 613 Drab Brown Very Light | #eed2c1 | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 950
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #eed3c4; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 14.8:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 975 | Golden Brown Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with DMC 950
Anchor 892 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 950. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.0 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 950 is number 20 of 21 in the DMC cream and ecru family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 945 Tawny and down to DMC 754 Peach Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 05, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 950 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sand (ΔE 7.7), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.9) and Artkal S S67 Vanilla (ΔE 6.3); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 950?
Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 950 Desert Sand Light (ΔE 2.0, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1011 (ΔE 3.5) and Anchor 933 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 950?
DMC 950 Desert Sand Light is a very light, muted cream in the cream and ecru family: hex #eed3c4, RGB 238, 211, 196, L* 86.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 950?
Inside DMC, DMC 05 Driftwood Light is nearest (ΔE 2.3). From other brands, Anchor 892 (ΔE 2.0) or Madeira 306 (ΔE 2.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 818 and DMC 613 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is DMC 950 in Perler beads?
Perler Sand (#e5be9e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 7.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 950?
Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light at ΔE 2.3 (very close), then Madeira 2308 at ΔE 3.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3774 Desert Sand Very Light ΔE 4.4
- DMC 945 Tawny ΔE 4.5
DMC 950 in other brands
- Anchor 892 Rose Wine Light ΔE 2.0
- Madeira 306 Coral Ultra Very Light ΔE 2.3
- Perler Sand ΔE 7.7
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 7.9
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 6.3
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 4.3