DMC 434 Light Brown
DMC 434 Light Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#985E33 and RGB 152, 94, 51. The closest substitute is DMC 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 434 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #985E33 |
| RGB | 152, 94, 51 |
| HSL | 26°, 50%, 40% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 3826 Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 435 Very Light Brown | View color | Close |
| 433 Medium Brown | View color | Close |
| 3773 Medium Desert Sand | 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 434 in patterns
Light Brown 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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