What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 970?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 925 for DMC 970 Pumpkin Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 925 (76% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 970 Pumpkin Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 925
- Closest DMC substitute
- 740 95%
Out of DMC 970 Pumpkin Light, 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
- #F78B13
- RGB
- 247, 139, 19
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 970
The DMC colors closest to DMC 970 Pumpkin Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 740Tangerine95% · Excellent
- 971Pumpkin89% · Great
- 3853Autumn Gold Dk87% · Great
- 741Tangerine Med82% · Closest
- 922Copper Light77% · Closest
- 977Golden Brown Light77% · Closest
DMC 970 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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| 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 443 or 476; Paternayan 811 or 801. 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 970 Pumpkin Light.
Stitching with DMC 970
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 970?
The closest other DMC colors are 740 Tangerine (95%), 971 Pumpkin (89%), 3853 Autumn Gold Dk (87%). 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 970 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.