Diamond J Initial
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor977 DMC color
Golden Brown Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 977
- Name
- Golden Brown Light
- Hex
- #DC9C56
- RGB (0-255)
- 220, 156, 86
- CIELAB (D65)
- 69.23, 16.71, 45.55
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 977
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 436 Tan | #CB9051 | 4.12 |
| 3854 Autumn Gold Medium | #F2AF68 | 5.37 |
| 3853 Autumn Gold Dark | #F29746 | 5.64 |
| 783 Topaz Medium | #CE9124 | 7.35 |
| 728 Topaz | #E4B468 | 7.58 |
Free patterns using DMC 977
Tree in a Woven Basket
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor
Gingerbread Cottage
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor
Six Ginger Cat Poses
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor
Ribbon Held Together
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor
The Great Thread Tangle
Includes DMC 977 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Golden Brown 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.