DMC 435 — Brown Very Light

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 921

  Copper

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 8.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 435?

DMC 435 is Brown Very Light, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B87748 — RGB 184, 119, 72 and HSL 25°, 44%, 50% — 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 Very Light?

Brown Very Light is DMC 435, and it converts to Anchor 365. 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 435?

DMC 435 (Brown Very Light) converts to Anchor 365. 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 435?

DMC 435 (Brown Very Light) is #B87748 in hex — that's RGB 184, 119, 72 or HSL 25°, 44%, 50%. 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 435?

To build dimension, flank DMC 435 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Medium (DMC 976) sits at 51% for highlights, and Golden Brown (DMC 3826) at 45% 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 435?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 435 are Desert Sand Dark (DMC 3773), Golden Brown (DMC 3826), Golden Brown Medium (DMC 976), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 435 is out of stock.