DMC 950
DMC 950 Desert Sand Light
DMC 950 is “Desert Sand Light”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 950
- Catalog name
- Desert Sand Light
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#EED3C4- 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.
- DB-52 Color Lined AB
#F3DED1
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 950?
DMC 950 is the floss DMC calls “Desert Sand Light”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #EED3C4.
What can I use instead of DMC 950?
The closest shades to DMC 950 in the same family are DMC 951, DMC 945, DMC 225. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 950 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.