DMC 407
DMC 407 Desert Sand Medium
DMC 407 is “Desert Sand Medium”, a color from the brown family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 407
- Catalog name
- Desert Sand Medium
- Color family
- Brown
- Approximate screen color
#BB8161- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-101 Transp. Glazed Luster
#B88463
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 407?
DMC 407 is the floss DMC calls “Desert Sand Medium”, from the brown family. Its approximate screen color is #BB8161.
What can I use instead of DMC 407?
The closest shades to DMC 407 in the same family are DMC 3773, DMC 3064, DMC 435. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 407 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.