435 — Brown very light
Oranges family#A36134
DMC 435 (Brown very light) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #A36134 and RGB values 163, 97, 52. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 435
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Tobacco
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 435
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 435 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
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 435 (Brown very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 435
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 435
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 435 (Brown very light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
DMC 435 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 Brown very light turns up.
DMC 435 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 435.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D435, Diamond Drills USA DMC435. A kit legend or drill bag marked 435 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 435
DMC threads that pair well with 435, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC435 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 435
DMC 435 (Brown very light) is a medium, vivid shade in the oranges family with deep amber tones. This thread brings a rich and lively presence to projects featuring marigolds or fall wreaths. Look for it in charts that feature citrus motifs or fox designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 435 look like?
DMC 435 (Brown very light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #A36134 and RGB 163, 97, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring autumn leaves and sunsets.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 435?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 435 (Brown very light) is Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium, 74%) and Anchor 374 (Tan Dark, 72%).
What DMC colors are similar to 435?
The closest DMC threads to 435 are 781 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 4.31), 782 Topaz dark (781) (ΔE 5.31), and 420 Hazelnut Brown dark (ΔE 5.88). These are useful substitutes when 435 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 435?
Reach for DMC 435 (Brown very light) when your project calls for autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 435.
What fabric color works best with DMC 435 (Brown very light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 435 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 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 435?
No. DMC 435 (Brown very light) 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 435?
Diamond Dotz D435 and Diamond Drills USA DMC435 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 435 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 435?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Bella Lusso 0767 Cocoa (95%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 765 Sable Brown (93%), Soie d'Alger 4516 Brown light (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.