Winter Lantern
Includes DMC 970 in its default stitch grid.
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Pumpkin Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 970
- Name
- Pumpkin Light
- Hex
- #F78B13
- RGB (0-255)
- 247, 139, 19
- CIELAB (D65)
- 68.24, 34.29, 71.33
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 970
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 740 Tangerine | #FF8B00 | 1.45 |
| 971 Pumpkin | #F67F00 | 3.39 |
| 3853 Autumn Gold Dark | #F29746 | 4.55 |
| 741 Tangerine Medium | #FFA32B | 6.70 |
| 922 Copper Light | #E27323 | 8.76 |
Free patterns using DMC 970
Sunflower Study
Includes DMC 970 in its default stitch grid.
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Marigold Basket
Includes DMC 970 in its default stitch grid.
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Folk Floral Cat
Includes DMC 970 in its default stitch grid.
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Black Cat and Pumpkin
Includes DMC 970 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Pumpkin Light 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.