DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand
DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A06C50 and RGB 160, 108, 80. The closest substitute is DMC 08 Dark Driftwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 3772 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Desert Sand |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A06C50 |
| RGB | 160, 108, 80 |
| HSL | 21°, 33%, 47% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Dark Driftwood | View color | Close |
| 3773 Medium Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 407 Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 611 Drab Brown | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3772 in patterns
Very Dark Desert Sand sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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