DMC 3774 — Desert Sand Very Light

• DMC 948

  Peach Very Light

  ΔE 2.4

• DMC 3770

  Tawny Very Light

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 819

  Baby Pink Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 225

  Shell Pink Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 543

  Beige Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 818

  Baby Pink

  ΔE 5.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3774?

DMC 3774 is Desert Sand Very Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F3E1D7 — RGB 243, 225, 215 and HSL 21°, 54%, 90% — and it falls in the yellows & golds 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 Light?

Desert Sand Very Light is DMC 3774, and it converts to Anchor 778. 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 3774?

DMC 3774 (Desert Sand Very Light) converts to Anchor 778. 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 3774?

DMC 3774 (Desert Sand Very Light) is #F3E1D7 in hex — that's RGB 243, 225, 215 or HSL 21°, 54%, 90%. 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 3774?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3774 (90% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tawny Very Light (DMC 3770) sits at 95% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Very Light (DMC 3033) at 85% 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 3774?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3774 are Peach Very Light (DMC 948), Tawny Very Light (DMC 3770), Mocha Brown Very Light (DMC 3033), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3774 is out of stock.