What color is DMC 3858?

DMC 3858 is Medium Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #964A3F (RGB 150, 74, 63), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3858?

Anchor 1007 is the closest published match for DMC 3858. 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 3858?

Among DMC's 4 Rosewood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3859 Light Rosewood and the next darker one is DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood.

Can I get DMC 3858 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3858 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3858.

Code3858

NameMedium Rosewood

Hex#964A3F

RGB150, 74, 63

HSL8°, 41%, 42%

CIELAB40.8, 30.8, 21.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3858 is Anchor 1007. 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 3858 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 3858

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3858, 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.

3858Medium RosewoodThis color
3810Dark Turquoise

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

3858Medium RosewoodThis color
700Bright Green
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

3858Medium RosewoodThis color
505Jade Green
798Dark Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3858?: DMC 3858 is Medium Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #964A3F (RGB 150, 74, 63), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3858?: Anchor 1007 is the closest published match for DMC 3858. 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 3858?: Among DMC's 4 Rosewood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3859 Light Rosewood and the next darker one is DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood.
Can I get DMC 3858 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3858 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3858

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