What color is DMC 436?

DMC 436 is Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C99868 (RGB 201, 152, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 436?

Anchor 1045 is the closest published match for DMC 436, and some conversion charts list Anchor 363 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 436?

DMC 436 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Tan shades. The next lighter one is DMC 437 Light Tan.

Can I get DMC 436 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 436 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 436 Tan

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 436.

Code436

NameTan

Hex#C99868

RGB201, 152, 104

HSL30°, 47%, 60%

CIELAB66.4, 12.5, 32.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 436 is Anchor 1045 (some charts list 363). 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 Tan shades

All 4 DMC Tan 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 436 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 436

Color-wheel combinations that start from 436, 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.

436TanThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

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

3687Mauve
436TanThis color
18Yellow Plum

Triadic

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

436TanThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 436?: DMC 436 is Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C99868 (RGB 201, 152, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 436?: Anchor 1045 is the closest published match for DMC 436, and some conversion charts list Anchor 363 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 436?: DMC 436 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Tan shades. The next lighter one is DMC 437 Light Tan.
Can I get DMC 436 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 436 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 436

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