DMC 434 Brown Light
On screen, DMC 434 Brown Light reads as a medium, rich brown (#985e33). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 309 Topaz Dark at ΔE 5.3 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close).
Updated
DMC stranded cotton
DMC 434 Brown Light
#985e33 · RGB 152, 94, 51
Closest to DMC 434 in other brands
- Anchor 309 Topaz Dark ΔE 5.3 close
- Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.0 close
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 3.9 close
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 1.9 very close
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 4.9 close
DMC 434 color values
| Code | 434 |
|---|---|
| Name | Brown Light |
| Hex (screen) | #985e33 |
| RGB | 152, 94, 51 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 45.5, a* 19.5, b* 34.0 |
| HSL | 26°, 50 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Brown, 31 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 45.5) |
| DMC color card | row 17-13 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 309 Topaz Dark, ΔE 5.3 |
DMC 434 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 434: the best is Anchor 309 at ΔE 5.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 309 | Topaz Dark | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 349 | Bark Medium | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 375 | Desert Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2104 | Hazelnut Brown Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2010 | Tan Medium | 5.6 | close |
| Madeira | 2213 | Topaz Very Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 5.0 | close |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 5.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 1.9 | very close |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 7.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 4.9 | close |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 10.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 434
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 434; the nearest, DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark, sits at ΔE 5.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | Golden Brown Dark | #914f12 | 5.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | #875539 | 5.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #835e39 | 6.1 | a little darker and more muted |
| 301 | Mahogany Medium | #b35f2b | 6.5 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 920 | Copper Medium | #ac5414 | 6.5 | more saturated |
| 3772 | Desert Sand Very Dark | #a06c50 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 420 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | #a07042 | 6.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 780 | Topaz Ultra Very Dark | #94631a | 8.0 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 434: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 53 to 38.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3826 | Golden Brown | 53.2 |
| 3 lighter | 420 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 51.2 |
| 2 lighter | 3772 | Desert Sand Very Dark | 50.4 |
| 1 lighter | 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | 48.4 |
| this color | 434 | Brown Light | 45.5 |
| 1 darker | 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 43.0 |
| 2 darker | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 41.1 |
| 3 darker | 975 | Golden Brown Dark | 40.7 |
| 4 darker | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 37.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 434
One strand each of DMC 420 and DMC 400 models at ΔE 0.6, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 975, ΔE 5.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 434 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 420 Hazelnut Brown Dark + 1 × DMC 400 Mahogany Dark | #985d30 | 0.6 |
| 1 × DMC 781 Topaz Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3858 Rosewood Medium | #9c5e32 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark + 1 × DMC 301 Mahogany Medium | #9d5f33 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 434
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #985e33; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 434
Substituting DMC 434 takes care: Anchor 309 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.3), and Madeira 2104 is a little lighter and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 434 is number 31 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark and down to DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 434 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 5.0), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 3.9) and Artkal S S41 Copper (ΔE 1.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 434?
Anchor 309 Topaz Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 434 Brown Light (ΔE 5.3, close). Runners-up: Anchor 349 (ΔE 5.8) and Anchor 375 (ΔE 6.1).
What color is DMC 434?
DMC 434 Brown Light is a medium, rich brown in the brown family: hex #985e33, RGB 152, 94, 51, L* 45.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 434?
Inside DMC, DMC 975 Golden Brown Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.9). From other brands, Anchor 309 (ΔE 5.3) or Madeira 2104 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 420 and DMC 400 models at ΔE 0.6.
What is DMC 434 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.0 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 3.9).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 434?
Madeira 2104 Hazelnut Brown Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 2010 at ΔE 5.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
DMC 434 in other brands
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.0
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 3.9
- Artkal S S41 Copper ΔE 1.9
- Nabbi N05 Caramel ΔE 4.9