What color is DMC 3856?

DMC 3856 is Ultra Very Light Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD3B5 (RGB 255, 211, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3856?

Anchor 1010 is the closest published match for DMC 3856, 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 3856?

DMC 3856 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Mahogany shades. The next darker one is DMC 402 Very Light Mahogany.

Can I get DMC 3856 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3856 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3856.

Code3856

NameUltra Very Light Mahogany

Hex#FFD3B5

RGB255, 211, 181

HSL24°, 100%, 85%

CIELAB87.6, 11.2, 20.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3856 is Anchor 1010 (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 Mahogany shades

All 6 DMC Mahogany 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 3856 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 3856

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3856, 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.

3856Ultra Very Light MahoganyThis color
827Very Light Blue

Analogous

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

894Very Light Carnation
3856Ultra Very Light MahoganyThis color
745Light Pale Yellow

Triadic

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

3856Ultra Very Light MahoganyThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
554Light Violet

Split complementary

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

3856Ultra Very Light MahoganyThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3856?: DMC 3856 is Ultra Very Light Mahogany, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FFD3B5 (RGB 255, 211, 181), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3856?: Anchor 1010 is the closest published match for DMC 3856, 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 3856?: DMC 3856 is the lightest of DMC's 6 Mahogany shades. The next darker one is DMC 402 Very Light Mahogany.
Can I get DMC 3856 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3856 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3856

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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