DMC 977 — Golden Brown Light

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3852

  Straw Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 8.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 977?

DMC 977 is Golden Brown Light, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DC9C56 — RGB 220, 156, 86 and HSL 31°, 66%, 60% — 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 Light?

Golden Brown Light is DMC 977, and it converts to Anchor 1002. 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 977?

DMC 977 (Golden Brown Light) converts to Anchor 1002. 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 977?

DMC 977 (Golden Brown Light) is #DC9C56 in hex — that's RGB 220, 156, 86 or HSL 31°, 66%, 60%. 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 977?

To build dimension, flank DMC 977 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Autumn Gold Medium (DMC 3854) sits at 68% for highlights, and Tan (DMC 436) at 56% 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 977?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 977 are Tan (DMC 436), Autumn Gold Medium (DMC 3854), Autumn Gold Dark (DMC 3853), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 977 is out of stock.