DMC 434 — Brown Light

• DMC 975

  Golden Brown Dark

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 920

  Copper Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 780

  Topaz Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 400

  Mahogany Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 919

  Red Copper

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 434?

DMC 434 is Brown Light, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #985E33 — RGB 152, 94, 51 and HSL 26°, 50%, 40% — 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 Brown Light?

Brown Light is DMC 434, and it converts to Anchor 310. 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 434?

DMC 434 (Brown Light) converts to Anchor 310. 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 434?

DMC 434 (Brown Light) is #985E33 in hex — that's RGB 152, 94, 51 or HSL 26°, 50%, 40%. 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 434?

To build dimension, flank DMC 434 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Mahogany Medium (DMC 301) sits at 44% for highlights, and Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975) at 32% 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 434?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 434 are Golden Brown Dark (DMC 975), Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (DMC 632), Hazelnut Brown Very Dark (DMC 869), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 434 is out of stock.