What color is DMC 3064?

DMC 3064 is Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C48E70 (RGB 196, 142, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3064?

Anchor 883 is the closest published match for DMC 3064, and some conversion charts list Anchor 347 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 3064?

Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3773 Medium Desert Sand.

Can I get DMC 3064 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3064 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3064

DMC 3064 Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3064.

Code3064

NameDesert Sand

Hex#C48E70

RGB196, 142, 112

HSL21°, 42%, 60%

CIELAB63.6, 16.7, 24.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3064 is Anchor 883 (some charts list 347). 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 Desert Sand shades

All 7 DMC Desert Sand 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 3064 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 3064

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3064, 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.

3064Desert SandThis color
826Medium Blue

Analogous

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

3687Mauve
3064Desert SandThis color
734Light Olive Green

Triadic

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

3064Desert SandThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

3064Desert SandThis color
3849Light Teal Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3064?: DMC 3064 is Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #C48E70 (RGB 196, 142, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3064?: Anchor 883 is the closest published match for DMC 3064, and some conversion charts list Anchor 347 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 3064?: Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 950 Light Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 3773 Medium Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 3064 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3064 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3064

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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