What color is DMC 3859?

DMC 3859 is Light Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA8B7C (RGB 186, 139, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3859?

Anchor 914 is the closest published match for DMC 3859. 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 3859?

Among DMC's 4 Rosewood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3779 Ultra Very Light Rosewood and the next darker one is DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood.

Can I get DMC 3859 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3859 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3859 Light Rosewood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3859.

Code3859

NameLight Rosewood

Hex#BA8B7C

RGB186, 139, 124

HSL15°, 31%, 61%

CIELAB62.0, 15.8, 15.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3859 is Anchor 914. 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 3859 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 3859

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3859, 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.

3859Light RosewoodThis color
519Sky Blue

Analogous

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

316Medium Antique Mauve
3859Light RosewoodThis color
371Mustard

Triadic

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

3859Light RosewoodThis color
563Light Jade
209Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

3859Light RosewoodThis color
992Light Aquamarine
799Medium Delft Blue

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3859?: DMC 3859 is Light Rosewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #BA8B7C (RGB 186, 139, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3859?: Anchor 914 is the closest published match for DMC 3859. 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 3859?: Among DMC's 4 Rosewood shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3779 Ultra Very Light Rosewood and the next darker one is DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood.
Can I get DMC 3859 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3859 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3859

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