3773 DMC color
Desert Sand Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3773
- Name
- Desert Sand Dark
- Hex
- #B67552
- RGB (0-255)
- 182, 117, 82
- CIELAB (D65)
- 55.36, 21.82, 29.76
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3773
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 435 Brown Very Light | #B87748 | 3.62 |
| 407 Desert Sand Medium | #BB8161 | 3.90 |
| 3772 Desert Sand Very Dark | #A06C50 | 5.63 |
| 3826 Golden Brown | #AD7239 | 7.19 |
| 420 Hazelnut Brown Dark | #A07042 | 7.59 |
Free patterns to try with 3773
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Desert Sand Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3773. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Desert Sand Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.