DMC 06

DMC 06 Driftwood Medium Light

DMC 06 is “Driftwood Medium Light”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.

Code
DMC 06
Catalog name
Driftwood Medium Light
Color family
Brown
Approximate screen color
#DCC6B8
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.

Similar DMC shades

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 06?

DMC 06 is the floss DMC calls “Driftwood Medium Light”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #DCC6B8.

What can I use instead of DMC 06?

The closest shades to DMC 06 in the same family are DMC 05, DMC 3782, DMC 613. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.

How many stitches does a skein of DMC 06 make?

About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.