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632

DMC 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 632.

Code632
NameUltra Very Dark Desert Sand
Hex#875539
RGB135, 85, 57
HSL22°, 41%, 38%
CIELAB41.1, 17.7, 24.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 632 is Anchor 936. 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.

  1. 3774
  2. 950
  3. 3064
  4. 3773
  5. 407
  6. 3772
  7. 632

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 632 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 632

Color-wheel combinations that start from 632, 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.

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 632?
DMC 632 is Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #875539 (RGB 135, 85, 57), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 632?
Anchor 936 is the closest published match for DMC 632. 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 632?
DMC 632 is the darkest of DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 632 as a diamond painting drill?
Yes. DMC 632 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 632

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