What color is DMC 433?

DMC 433 is Medium Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7A4A1F (RGB 122, 74, 31), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 433?

Anchor 358 is the closest published match for DMC 433, and some conversion charts list Anchor 357 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 433?

Among DMC's 4 Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 434 Light Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3371 Black Brown.

Can I get DMC 433 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 433 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

433

DMC 433 Medium Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 433.

Code433

NameMedium Brown

Hex#7A4A1F

RGB122, 74, 31

HSL28°, 59%, 30%

CIELAB36.2, 16.4, 33.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 433 is Anchor 358 (some charts list 357). 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 Brown shades

All 4 DMC Brown 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 433 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 433

Color-wheel combinations that start from 433, 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.

433Medium BrownThis color
312Very Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

815Medium Garnet
433Medium BrownThis color
730Very Dark Olive Green

Triadic

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

433Medium BrownThis color
910Dark Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

433Medium BrownThis color
3847Dark Teal Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 433?: DMC 433 is Medium Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7A4A1F (RGB 122, 74, 31), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 433?: Anchor 358 is the closest published match for DMC 433, and some conversion charts list Anchor 357 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 433?: Among DMC's 4 Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 434 Light Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3371 Black Brown.
Can I get DMC 433 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 433 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 433

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