DMC Mouliné Spécial

436 — Tan

Oranges family

Looking up DMC 436? It's Tan, a medium orange shade (#B97C4A / RGB 185, 124, 74). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#B97C4A
RGB
185, 124, 74
HSL
27°, 44%, 51%
Lab
57.3, 18.6, 36.6
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
44%
Muted
Hue
27°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for DMC 436

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 436 Tan

Madeira

Golden Brown Light 2302 84% Good
Hazelnut Brown Very Light 2102 72% Approx
Tan 2011 70% Approx
Peach Flesh Medium 2312 64% Fair
Hazelnut Brown Light 2103 61% Fair

J&P Coates

Topaz Medium Dark 5308 73% Approx
Topaz Dark 5309 72% Approx
Toast 5371 70% Approx
Fawn Medium 5376 63% Fair
Tawny Medium 2876 61% Fair

Sullivans

Old Gold Medium 45173 80% Good
Hazel Nut Brown Light 45093 71% Approx
Golden Olive Light 45234 68% Approx
Hazel Nut Brown 45425 61% Fair
Tan 45097 60% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 704 704 74% Approx
Cosmo 2307 2307 74% Approx
Cosmo 703 703 70% Approx
Cosmo 705A 705A 69% Approx
Cosmo 575A 575A 62% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Apple Cider Apple Cider 82% Good
Peanut Brittle Peanut Brittle 76% Approx
Marmalade Marmalade 73% Approx
Honey Comb Honey Comb 70% Approx
Candy Corn Candy Corn 59% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Calypso 4143 81% Good
Chickpea 1229 81% Good
Mustard 1224a 80% Good
Carrot 2226 80% Good
Yukon Gold 2221a 77% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Nutmeg 0560 76% Approx
Tarnished Gold 0410 75% Approx
Cinnamon 0510 72% Approx
Pumpkin Patch 0530 71% Approx
Brandy 0540 63% Fair

Valdani

Old Gold dark O153 67% Approx
Golden Brown medium O67 66% Approx
Old Gold medium 1315 65% Approx
Old Gold very dark O154 63% Fair
Mocha Beige light 174 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Peanut Brittle 185 81% Good
Sunkissed 041 74% Approx
Ginger Snap 014 71% Approx
Jakey Brown 036 69% Approx
Copper Penny 158 68% Approx

Similar DMC Colors to 436

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 436

DMC threads that pair well with 436, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

DMC 436 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About DMC 436

Meet DMC 436, Tan — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as steady and rich — a go-to choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It also turns up in patterns built around fox designs and fall harvest scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

DMC 436 — what color is it?

The color of DMC 436 is Tan — a medium orange thread (hex #B97C4A, RGB 185, 124, 74). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 436?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 436 (Tan) is Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 943 (Tan Medium, 73%) and Anchor 1045 (Golden Brown Medium Light, 70%).

Which DMC threads are close to 436?

The closest DMC threads to 436 are 3828 Hazelnut Brown (ΔE 5.28), 680 Old Gold dark (ΔE 6.57), and 3045 Yellow Beige dark (ΔE 6.82). These are useful substitutes when 436 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is DMC 436 good for?

DMC 436 (Tan) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 436.