DMC 402 — Mahogany Very Light

• DMC 722

  Orange Spice Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 20

  Shrimp

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 3341

  Apricot

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 3771

  Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 758

  Terra Cotta Very Light

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 402?

DMC 402 is Mahogany Very Light, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F7A777 — RGB 247, 167, 119 and HSL 23°, 89%, 72% — 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 Mahogany Very Light?

Mahogany Very Light is DMC 402, and it converts to Anchor 1047. 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 402?

DMC 402 (Mahogany Very Light) converts to Anchor 1047. 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 402?

DMC 402 (Mahogany Very Light) is #F7A777 in hex — that's RGB 247, 167, 119 or HSL 23°, 89%, 72%. 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 402?

To build dimension, flank DMC 402 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Pumpkin Pale (DMC 3825) sits at 79% for highlights, and Orange Spice Light (DMC 722) at 70% 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 402?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 402 are Orange Spice Light (DMC 722), Pumpkin Pale (DMC 3825), Shrimp (DMC 20), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 402 is out of stock.