What color is DMC 3781?

DMC 3781 is Dark Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6B5743 (RGB 107, 87, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3781?

Anchor 1050 is the closest published match for DMC 3781, and some conversion charts list Anchor 904 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 3781?

Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown.

Can I get DMC 3781 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3781 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3781

DMC 3781 Dark Mocha Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3781.

Code3781

NameDark Mocha Brown

Hex#6B5743

RGB107, 87, 67

HSL30°, 23%, 34%

CIELAB38.5, 5.1, 14.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3781 is Anchor 1050 (some charts list 904). 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 3781 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 3781

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3781, 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.

3781Dark Mocha BrownThis color
930Dark Antique Blue

Analogous

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

3802Very Dark Antique Mauve
3781Dark Mocha BrownThis color
3362Dark Pine Green

Triadic

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

3781Dark Mocha BrownThis color
501Dark Blue Green
333Very Dark Blue Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3781?: DMC 3781 is Dark Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #6B5743 (RGB 107, 87, 67), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3781?: Anchor 1050 is the closest published match for DMC 3781, and some conversion charts list Anchor 904 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 3781?: Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3031 Very Dark Mocha Brown.
Can I get DMC 3781 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3781 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3781

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