DMC 407Desert Sand Medium
DMC 407 — Desert Sand Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #BB8161
- RGB
- 187, 129, 97
- Anchor
- 914
- DMC code
- 407
Nearest DMC colors to 407
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 407 is out of stock.
- DMC 3773
Desert Sand Dark
ΔE 3.9
- DMC 3064
Desert Sand
ΔE 4.1
- DMC 435
Brown Very Light
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3828
Hazelnut Brown
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3859
Rosewood Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 976
Golden Brown Medium
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3776
Mahogany Light
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3772
Desert Sand Very Dark
ΔE 8.3
- DMC 21
Alizarin Light
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3863
Mocha Beige Medium
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 3826
Golden Brown
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 167
Yellow Beige Very Dark
ΔE 9.1
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 407?
- DMC 407 (Desert Sand Medium) converts to Anchor 914. 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 407?
- DMC 407 (Desert Sand Medium) is #BB8161 in hex, or RGB 187, 129, 97. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 407?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 407 are Desert Sand Dark (DMC 3773), Desert Sand (DMC 3064), Brown Very Light (DMC 435), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 407 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.