DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark
DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark is a dark, rich brown with the screen hex #875539. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 379 Fawn Dark at ΔE 4.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark at ΔE 5.7 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark
#875539 · RGB 135, 85, 57
Closest to DMC 632 in other brands
- Anchor 379 Fawn Dark ΔE 4.4 close
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 5.5 close
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 1.6 very close
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 3.9 close
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 6.7 similar
DMC 632 color values
| Code | 632 |
|---|---|
| Name | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #875539 |
| RGB | 135, 85, 57 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.1, a* 17.7, b* 24.8 |
| HSL | 22°, 41 %, 38 % |
| Color family | Brown, 35 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.1) |
| DMC color card | row 16-25 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 379 Fawn Dark, ΔE 4.4 |
DMC 632 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 632: the best is Anchor 379 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 379 | Fawn Dark | 4.4 | close |
| Anchor | 310 | Topaz Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Anchor | 944 | Wheat Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1913 | Beige Brown Very Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2009 | Tan Medium Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 2010 | Tan Medium | 9.3 | similar |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 5.5 | close |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 7.0 | similar |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 1.6 | very close |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 2.5 | very close |
| Artkal S | S17 | Light Brown | 3.9 | close |
| Artkal S | S41 | Copper | 6.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 6.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 10.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 632
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 632; the nearest, DMC 434 Brown Light, sits at ΔE 5.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 434 | Brown Light | #985e33 | 5.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 433 | Brown Medium | #7a451f | 6.2 | darker and more saturated |
| 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #835e39 | 6.2 | a little lighter |
| 975 | Golden Brown Dark | #914f12 | 8.0 | more saturated |
| 610 | Drab Brown Dark | #796047 | 8.5 | more muted |
| 3772 | Desert Sand Very Dark | #a06c50 | 8.9 | lighter |
| 3858 | Rosewood Medium | #964a3f | 9.2 | more saturated |
| 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | #984436 | 9.5 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 632: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 50 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3772 | Desert Sand Very Dark | 50.4 |
| 3 lighter | 434 | Brown Light | 45.5 |
| 2 lighter | 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 43.0 |
| 1 lighter | 610 | Drab Brown Dark | 42.6 |
| this color | 632 | Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark | 41.1 |
| 1 darker | 355 | Terra Cotta Dark | 39.7 |
| 2 darker | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 37.6 |
| 3 darker | 08 | Driftwood Dark | 36.5 |
| 4 darker | 433 | Brown Medium | 35.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 632
One strand each of DMC 3772 and DMC 801 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 434, ΔE 5.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 632 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3772 Desert Sand Very Dark + 1 × DMC 801 Coffee Brown Dark | #87573c | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3772 Desert Sand Very Dark + 1 × DMC 300 Mahogany Very Dark | #8a5438 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark + 1 × DMC 3777 Terra Cotta Very Dark | #88563d | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 632
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #875539; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 632
Substituting DMC 632 takes care: Anchor 379 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.4), and Madeira 1913 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 5.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 632 is number 35 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark and down to DMC 355 Terra Cotta Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 632 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Gingerbread (ΔE 5.5), Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 1.6) and Artkal S S17 Light Brown (ΔE 3.9); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 632?
Anchor 379 Fawn Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 4.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 310 (ΔE 5.8) and Anchor 944 (ΔE 6.5).
What color is DMC 632?
DMC 632 Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark is a dark, rich brown in the brown family: hex #875539, RGB 135, 85, 57, L* 41.1. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 632?
Inside DMC, DMC 434 Brown Light is nearest (ΔE 5.9). From other brands, Anchor 379 (ΔE 4.4) or Madeira 1913 (ΔE 5.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3772 and DMC 801 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 632 in Perler beads?
Perler Gingerbread (#7e5446) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.5 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 25 Translucent Brown (ΔE 1.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 632?
Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark at ΔE 5.7 (close), then Madeira 2009 at ΔE 7.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 434 Brown Light ΔE 5.9
- DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark ΔE 6.2
- DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3772 Desert Sand Very Dark ΔE 8.9
DMC 632 in other brands
- Madeira 1913 Beige Brown Very Dark ΔE 5.7
- Perler Gingerbread ΔE 5.5
- Hama 25 Translucent Brown ΔE 1.6
- Artkal S S17 Light Brown ΔE 3.9
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 6.7