407 — Clay Brown (3773)
Reds family#B17260
Need details on DMC 407? This medium, moderately saturated red shade (Clay Brown (3773)) is hex #B17260, RGB 177, 114, 96. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
About DMC 407
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Fawn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 407
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 407 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 407
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 407
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 3859 (Rosewood light), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.79). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 407 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 Clay Brown (3773) turns up.
DMC 407 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 407.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D407, Diamond Drills USA DMC407. A kit legend or drill bag marked 407 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 407
DMC threads that pair well with 407, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC407 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 407
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the reds family, DMC 407 carries the name Clay Brown (3773) with red-orange tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and warm, perfect for berries and valentines. It blends comfortably into projects centered on poppies and cardinal birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 407?
DMC 407 is called Clay Brown (3773). It's a medium red shade (hex #B17260, RGB 177, 114, 96) in the reds family, commonly used for tomato patterns, roses, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 407?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) is Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 379 (Dusty Flesh Dark, 75%) and Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany, 71%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 407?
The closest DMC threads to 407 are 3859 Rosewood light (ΔE 1.79), 3064 Desert Sand (ΔE 3.04), and 3778 Terra Cotta light (ΔE 4.95). These are useful substitutes when 407 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 407?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) 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 407 (Clay Brown (3773))?
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, 407 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 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 407?
No. DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) 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 407?
Diamond Dotz D407 and Diamond Drills USA DMC407 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 407 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 407?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Kreinik 5006 Ore (92%), Caron 1183 Flesh (88%), Luca-S 413 (85%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.