What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 971?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 316 for DMC 971 Pumpkin. By color, the closest Anchor is 316 (89% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 971 Pumpkin
- Anchor equivalent
- 316
- Closest DMC substitute
- 970 89%
Out of DMC 971 Pumpkin, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #F67F00
- RGB
- 246, 127, 0
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 971
The DMC colors closest to DMC 971 Pumpkin, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 970Pumpkin Light89% · Great
- 740Tangerine89% · Great
- 922Copper Light83% · Closest
- 3853Autumn Gold Dk82% · Closest
- 3776Mahogany Light78% · Closest
- 946Burnt Orange Med78% · Closest
DMC 971 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 475 or 443; Paternayan 801 or 811. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC oranges, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 971 Pumpkin.
Stitching with DMC 971
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 971?
The closest other DMC colors are 970 Pumpkin Light (89%), 740 Tangerine (89%), 922 Copper Light (83%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 971 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.