What color is DMC 434?

DMC 434 is Light Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #965E29 (RGB 150, 94, 41), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 434?

Anchor 310 is the closest published match for DMC 434. 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 434?

Among DMC's 4 Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 435 Very Light Brown and the next darker one is DMC 433 Medium Brown.

Can I get DMC 434 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 434 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

434

DMC 434 Light Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 434.

Code434

NameLight Brown

Hex#965E29

RGB150, 94, 41

HSL29°, 57%, 37%

CIELAB45.2, 18.0, 38.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 434 is Anchor 310. 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 434 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 434

Color-wheel combinations that start from 434, 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.

434Light BrownThis color
312Very Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

816Garnet
434Light BrownThis color
580Dark Moss Green

Triadic

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

434Light BrownThis color
912Light Emerald Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

434Light BrownThis color
3812Very Dark Sea Green
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 434?: DMC 434 is Light Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #965E29 (RGB 150, 94, 41), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 434?: Anchor 310 is the closest published match for DMC 434. 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 434?: Among DMC's 4 Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 435 Very Light Brown and the next darker one is DMC 433 Medium Brown.
Can I get DMC 434 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 434 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 434

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