3772 — Desert Sand very dark
Reds family#935A4B
Looking up DMC 3772? It's Desert Sand very dark, a medium red shade (#935A4B / RGB 147, 90, 75). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3772
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Glazed Chestnut
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3772
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3772 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Similar DMC Colors to 3772
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3772
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3772 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Desert Sand very dark turns up.
DMC 3772 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3772.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3772, Diamond Drills USA DMC3772. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3772 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3772
DMC threads that pair well with 3772, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3772 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3772
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 3772 carries the name Desert Sand very dark with red-orange tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for berries and valentines. It also turns up in patterns built around poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3772?
DMC 3772 is called Desert Sand very dark. It's a medium red shade (hex #935A4B, RGB 147, 90, 75) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3772?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) is Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark, 62%) and Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium, 58%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3772?
The closest DMC threads to 3772 are 840 Beige Brown medium (ΔE 6.83), 356 Terra Cotta medium (ΔE 7.15), and 3862 Mocha Beige dark (ΔE 7.63). These are useful substitutes when 3772 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3772?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) for charts featuring tomato patterns, roses, hearts, holiday designs. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3772 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3772?
No. DMC 3772 (Desert Sand very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3772?
Diamond Dotz D3772 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3772 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3772 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3772?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are The Gentle Art Simply Shaker 8001 Brick Path (95%), Olde Willow 212 Philadelphia Red (89%), Mill Hill Beads 02052 (89%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.