07 DMC color
Driftwood. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 07
- Name
- Driftwood
- Hex
- #8F7B6E
- RGB (0-255)
- 143, 123, 110
- CIELAB (D65)
- 53.09, 5.53, 9.96
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 07
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 451 Shell Gray Dark | #917B73 | 3.01 |
| 646 Beaver Gray Dark | #877D73 | 4.50 |
| 840 Beige Brown Medium | #9A7C5C | 7.22 |
| 611 Drab Brown | #967656 | 7.43 |
| 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7F6A55 | 7.74 |
Free patterns to try with 07
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Driftwood, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 07. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Driftwood in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.