DMC 3772 — Desert Sand Very Dark

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 434

  Brown Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3772?

DMC 3772 is Desert Sand Very Dark, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A06C50 — RGB 160, 108, 80 and HSL 21°, 33%, 47% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Desert Sand Very Dark?

Desert Sand Very Dark is DMC 3772, and it converts to Anchor 1007. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3772?

DMC 3772 (Desert Sand Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1007. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3772?

DMC 3772 (Desert Sand Very Dark) is #A06C50 in hex — that's RGB 160, 108, 80 or HSL 21°, 33%, 47%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3772?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3772 (47% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Desert Sand Dark (DMC 3773) sits at 52% for highlights, and Brown Light (DMC 434) at 40% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3772?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3772 are Desert Sand Dark (DMC 3773), Hazelnut Brown Dark (DMC 420), Brown Light (DMC 434), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3772 is out of stock.