What color is DMC 3782?

DMC 3782 is Light Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D2BCA6 (RGB 210, 188, 166), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3782?

Anchor 899 is the closest published match for DMC 3782, and some conversion charts list Anchor 388 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 3782?

Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown.

Can I get DMC 3782 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3782 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3782

DMC 3782 Light Mocha Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3782.

Code3782

NameLight Mocha Brown

Hex#D2BCA6

RGB210, 188, 166

HSL30°, 33%, 74%

CIELAB77.5, 4.3, 14.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3782 is Anchor 899 (some charts list 388). 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 3782 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 3782

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3782, 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.

3782Light Mocha BrownThis color
3840Light Lavender Blue

Analogous

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

3727Light Antique Mauve
3782Light Mocha BrownThis color
3348Light Yellow Green

Triadic

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

3782Light Mocha BrownThis color
3813Light Blue Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

3782Light Mocha BrownThis color
3761Light Sky Blue
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3782?: DMC 3782 is Light Mocha Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D2BCA6 (RGB 210, 188, 166), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3782?: Anchor 899 is the closest published match for DMC 3782, and some conversion charts list Anchor 388 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 3782?: Among DMC's 6 Mocha Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3033 Very Light Mocha Brown and the next darker one is DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown.
Can I get DMC 3782 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3782 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3782

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