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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 436
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 436
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 436
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 436 (Tan) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for DMC 436
DMC threads that pair well with 436, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 436 (Tan)?
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, 436 has a contrast ratio of about 3.5:1 on white fabric and 6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.