What color is DMC 3857?

DMC 3857 is Dark Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #68251A (RGB 104, 37, 26), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3857?

Anchor 936 is the closest published match for DMC 3857. 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 3857?

DMC 3857 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Rosewood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood.

Can I get DMC 3857 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3857 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3857.

Code3857

NameDark Rosewood

Hex#68251A

RGB104, 37, 26

HSL8°, 60%, 25%

CIELAB24.8, 29.3, 22.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3857 is Anchor 936. 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 3857 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 3857

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3857, 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.

3857Dark RosewoodThis color
3808Ultra Very Dark Turquoise

Analogous

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

154Very Dark Grape
3857Dark RosewoodThis color
433Medium Brown

Triadic

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

3857Dark RosewoodThis color
3345Dark Hunter Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

3857Dark RosewoodThis color
561Very Dark Jade
823Dark Navy Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3857?: DMC 3857 is Dark Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #68251A (RGB 104, 37, 26), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3857?: Anchor 936 is the closest published match for DMC 3857. 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 3857?: DMC 3857 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Rosewood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood.
Can I get DMC 3857 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3857 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3857

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