What color is DMC 402?

DMC 402 is Very Light Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7A777 (RGB 247, 167, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 402?

Anchor 1047 is the closest published match for DMC 402. 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 402?

Among DMC's 6 Mahogany shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany and the next darker one is DMC 3776 Light Mahogany.

Can I get DMC 402 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 402 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 402 Very Light Mahogany

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 402.

Code402

NameVery Light Mahogany

Hex#F7A777

RGB247, 167, 119

HSL23°, 89%, 72%

CIELAB75.3, 24.4, 36.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 402 is Anchor 1047. 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 Mahogany shades

All 6 DMC Mahogany 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 402 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 402

Color-wheel combinations that start from 402, 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.

402Very Light MahoganyThis color
996Medium Electric Blue

Analogous

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

892Medium Carnation
402Very Light MahoganyThis color
17Light Yellow Plum

Triadic

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

402Very Light MahoganyThis color
703Chartreuse
553Violet

Split complementary

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

402Very Light MahoganyThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 402?: DMC 402 is Very Light Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7A777 (RGB 247, 167, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 402?: Anchor 1047 is the closest published match for DMC 402. 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 402?: Among DMC's 6 Mahogany shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany and the next darker one is DMC 3776 Light Mahogany.
Can I get DMC 402 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 402 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 402

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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