DMC 436 Tan
DMC 436 Tan is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#CB9051 and RGB 203, 144, 81. The closest substitute is DMC 977 Light Golden Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 436 |
|---|---|
| Name | Tan |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #CB9051 |
| RGB | 203, 144, 81 |
| HSL | 31°, 54%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 977 Light Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 435 Very Light Brown | View color | Close |
| 3826 Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 832 Golden Olive | View color | Similar |
| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | 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 436 in patterns
Tan 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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