DMC 05
DMC 05 Driftwood Light
DMC 05 is “Driftwood Light”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 05
- Catalog name
- Driftwood Light
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#E3CCBE- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 05?
DMC 05 is the floss DMC calls “Driftwood Light”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #E3CCBE.
What can I use instead of DMC 05?
The closest shades to DMC 05 in the same family are DMC 06, DMC 3774, DMC 3047. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 05 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.