What color is DMC 3779?

DMC 3779 is Ultra Very Light Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F8CAC8 (RGB 248, 202, 200), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3779?

Anchor 1012 is the closest published match for DMC 3779, and some conversion charts list Anchor 868 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 3779?

DMC 3779 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Rosewood shades. The next darker one is DMC 3859 Light Rosewood.

Can I get DMC 3779 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3779 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3779

DMC 3779 Ultra Very Light Rosewood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3779.

Code3779

NameUltra Very Light Rosewood

Hex#F8CAC8

RGB248, 202, 200

HSL2°, 77%, 88%

CIELAB85.2, 15.9, 7.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3779 is Anchor 1012 (some charts list 868). 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 Rosewood shades

All 4 DMC Rosewood 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 3779 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 3779

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3779, 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.

3779Ultra Very Light RosewoodThis color
828Very Light Sky Blue

Analogous

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

3708Light Melon
3779Ultra Very Light RosewoodThis color
543Ultra Very Light Beige Brown

Triadic

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

3779Ultra Very Light RosewoodThis color
369Very Light Pistachio Green
341Light Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

3779Ultra Very Light RosewoodThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
3747Very Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3779?: DMC 3779 is Ultra Very Light Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F8CAC8 (RGB 248, 202, 200), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3779?: Anchor 1012 is the closest published match for DMC 3779, and some conversion charts list Anchor 868 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 3779?: DMC 3779 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Rosewood shades. The next darker one is DMC 3859 Light Rosewood.
Can I get DMC 3779 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3779 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3779

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