DMC 436 — Tan

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 8.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 436?

DMC 436 is Tan, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CB9051 — RGB 203, 144, 81 and HSL 31°, 54%, 56% — 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 Tan?

Tan is DMC 436, and it converts to Anchor 363. 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 436?

DMC 436 (Tan) converts to Anchor 363. 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 436?

DMC 436 (Tan) is #CB9051 in hex — that's RGB 203, 144, 81 or HSL 31°, 54%, 56%. 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 436?

To build dimension, flank DMC 436 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Light (DMC 977) sits at 60% for highlights, and Golden Brown Medium (DMC 976) at 51% 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 436?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 436 are Golden Brown Light (DMC 977), Golden Brown Medium (DMC 976), Hazelnut Brown (DMC 3828), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 436 is out of stock.