What color is DMC 3032?

DMC 3032 is Medium Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B39F8B (RGB 179, 159, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3032?

Anchor 903 is the closest published match for DMC 3032, and some conversion charts list Anchor 898 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3032?

Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown.

Can I get DMC 3032 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3032 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3032

DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3032.

Code3032

NameMedium Mocha Brown

Hex#B39F8B

RGB179, 159, 139

HSL30°, 21%, 62%

CIELAB66.7, 4.1, 13.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3032 is Anchor 903 (some charts list 898). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Mocha Brown shades

All 6 DMC Mocha Brown shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3032 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3032

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3032, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3032Medium Mocha BrownThis color
160Medium Blue Gray

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3861Light Cocoa
3032Medium Mocha BrownThis color
3053Green Gray

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3032Medium Mocha BrownThis color
503Medium Blue Green
155Medium Dark Blue Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3032Medium Mocha BrownThis color
926Medium Gray Green
155Medium Dark Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3032?: DMC 3032 is Medium Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B39F8B (RGB 179, 159, 139), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3032?: Anchor 903 is the closest published match for DMC 3032, and some conversion charts list Anchor 898 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3032?: Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown.
Can I get DMC 3032 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3032 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3032

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