What color is DMC 407?

DMC 407 is Dark Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BB8161 (RGB 187, 129, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 407?

Anchor 914 is the closest published match for DMC 407. 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 407?

Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3773 Medium Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand.

Can I get DMC 407 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 407 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 407.

Code407

NameDark Desert Sand

Hex#BB8161

RGB187, 129, 97

HSL21°, 40%, 56%

CIELAB59.1, 18.6, 26.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 407 is Anchor 914. 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 407 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 407

Color-wheel combinations that start from 407, 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.

407Dark Desert SandThis color
826Medium Blue

Analogous

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

3687Mauve
407Dark Desert SandThis color
3012Medium Khaki Green

Triadic

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

407Dark Desert SandThis color
913Medium Nile Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

407Dark Desert SandThis color
3849Light Teal Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 407?: DMC 407 is Dark Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BB8161 (RGB 187, 129, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 407?: Anchor 914 is the closest published match for DMC 407. 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 407?: Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3773 Medium Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 407 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 407 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 407

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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