DMC 435 Very Light Brown
DMC 435 Very Light Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B87748 and RGB 184, 119, 72. The closest substitute is DMC 3826 Golden Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 435 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B87748 |
| RGB | 184, 119, 72 |
| HSL | 25°, 44%, 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3826 Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 3773 Medium Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 407 Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 434 Light 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 435 in patterns
Very 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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