DMC 402 Very Light Mahogany
DMC 402 Very Light Mahogany is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F7A777 and RGB 247, 167, 119. The closest substitute is DMC 722 Light Orange Spice.
Color values
| DMC code | 402 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Mahogany |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F7A777 |
| RGB | 247, 167, 119 |
| HSL | 23°, 89%, 72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 722 Light Orange Spice | View color | Close |
| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 3825 Pale Pumpkin | View color | Close |
| 352 Light Coral | View color | Similar |
| 3827 Pale Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 20 Shrimp | View color | Similar |
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 402 in patterns
Very Light Mahogany sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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