What color is DMC 437?

DMC 437 is Light Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DDB385 (RGB 221, 179, 133), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 437?

Anchor 362 is the closest published match for DMC 437, and some conversion charts list Anchor 368 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 437?

Among DMC's 4 Tan shades, the next lighter one is DMC 738 Very Light Tan and the next darker one is DMC 436 Tan.

Can I get DMC 437 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 437 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

437

DMC 437 Light Tan

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 437.

Code437

NameLight Tan

Hex#DDB385

RGB221, 179, 133

HSL31°, 56%, 69%

CIELAB75.6, 9.1, 29.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 437 is Anchor 362 (some charts list 368). 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 437 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 437

Color-wheel combinations that start from 437, 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.

437Light TanThis color
334Medium Baby Blue

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

437Light TanThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

437Light TanThis color
964Light Sea Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 437?: DMC 437 is Light Tan, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #DDB385 (RGB 221, 179, 133), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 437?: Anchor 362 is the closest published match for DMC 437, and some conversion charts list Anchor 368 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 437?: Among DMC's 4 Tan shades, the next lighter one is DMC 738 Very Light Tan and the next darker one is DMC 436 Tan.
Can I get DMC 437 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 437 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 437

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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