DMC 976 — Golden Brown Medium

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 782

  Topaz Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 8.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 976?

DMC 976 is Golden Brown Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C28142 — RGB 194, 129, 66 and HSL 30°, 51%, 51% — 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 Golden Brown Medium?

Golden Brown Medium is DMC 976, and it converts to Anchor 1001. 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 976?

DMC 976 (Golden Brown Medium) converts to Anchor 1001. 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 976?

DMC 976 (Golden Brown Medium) is #C28142 in hex — that's RGB 194, 129, 66 or HSL 30°, 51%, 51%. 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 976?

To build dimension, flank DMC 976 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tan (DMC 436) sits at 56% for highlights, and Brown Very Light (DMC 435) at 50% 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 976?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 976 are Tan (DMC 436), Mahogany Light (DMC 3776), Brown Very Light (DMC 435), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 976 is out of stock.