What color is DMC 3773?

DMC 3773 is Medium Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B67552 (RGB 182, 117, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3773?

Anchor 1008 is the closest published match for DMC 3773, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1009 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3773?

Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3064 Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand.

Can I get DMC 3773 as a diamond painting drill?

Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 3773. The closest color on that chart is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3773 Medium Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3773.

Code3773

NameMedium Desert Sand

Hex#B67552

RGB182, 117, 82

HSL21°, 41%, 52%

CIELAB55.4, 21.8, 29.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3773 is Anchor 1008 (some charts list 1009). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Desert Sand shades

All 7 DMC Desert Sand shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3773 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3773

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3773, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3773Medium Desert SandThis color
826Medium Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3721Dark Shell Pink
3773Medium Desert SandThis color
733Medium Olive Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3773Medium Desert SandThis color
912Light Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3773Medium Desert SandThis color
3849Light Teal Green
797Royal Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3773?: DMC 3773 is Medium Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B67552 (RGB 182, 117, 82), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3773?: Anchor 1008 is the closest published match for DMC 3773, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1009 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3773?: Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3064 Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 3773 as a diamond painting drill?: Usually not. The usual 447-color DMC drill chart leaves out DMC 01 to 35 and seven other numbers, including 3773. The closest color on that chart is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand.

Chart with 3773

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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