DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand
DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BB8161 and RGB 187, 129, 97. The closest substitute is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.
Color values
| DMC code | 407 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Desert Sand |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BB8161 |
| RGB | 187, 129, 97 |
| HSL | 21°, 40%, 56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3064 Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3773 Medium Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3828 Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 435 Very Light Brown | View color | Close |
| 420 Dark Hazelnut 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 407 in patterns
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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