What color is DMC 3828?

DMC 3828 is Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B78B61 (RGB 183, 139, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3828?

Anchor 373 is the closest published match for DMC 3828. 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 3828?

Among DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown and the next darker one is DMC 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown.

Can I get DMC 3828 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3828 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3828

DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3828.

Code3828

NameHazelnut Brown

Hex#B78B61

RGB183, 139, 97

HSL29°, 37%, 55%

CIELAB61.1, 11.4, 28.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3828 is Anchor 373. 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 Hazelnut Brown shades

All 4 DMC Hazelnut 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 3828 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 3828

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3828, 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.

3828Hazelnut BrownThis color
322Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

3722Medium Shell Pink
3828Hazelnut BrownThis color
3012Medium Khaki Green

Triadic

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

3828Hazelnut BrownThis color
913Medium Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

3828Hazelnut BrownThis color
3849Light Teal Green
797Royal Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3828?: DMC 3828 is Hazelnut Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #B78B61 (RGB 183, 139, 97), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3828?: Anchor 373 is the closest published match for DMC 3828. 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 3828?: Among DMC's 4 Hazelnut Brown shades, the next lighter one is DMC 422 Light Hazelnut Brown and the next darker one is DMC 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown.
Can I get DMC 3828 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3828 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3828

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