DMC 437 — Tan Light

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 7.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 437?

DMC 437 is Tan Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #E4BB8E — RGB 228, 187, 142 and HSL 31°, 61%, 73% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Tan Light?

Tan Light is DMC 437, and it converts to Anchor 362. 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 437?

DMC 437 (Tan Light) converts to Anchor 362. 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 437?

DMC 437 (Tan Light) is #E4BB8E in hex — that's RGB 228, 187, 142 or HSL 31°, 61%, 73%. 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 437?

To build dimension, flank DMC 437 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tan Very Light (DMC 738) sits at 77% for highlights, and Topaz (DMC 728) at 65% 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 437?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 437 are Yellow Beige Medium (DMC 3046), Tan Very Light (DMC 738), Golden Brown Pale (DMC 3827), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 437 is out of stock.