What color is DMC 3861?

DMC 3861 is Light Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A68881 (RGB 166, 136, 129), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3861?

Anchor 378 is the closest published match for DMC 3861. 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 3861?

DMC 3861 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Cocoa shades. The next darker one is DMC 3860 Cocoa.

Can I get DMC 3861 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3861 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3861

DMC 3861 Light Cocoa

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3861.

Code3861

NameLight Cocoa

Hex#A68881

RGB166, 136, 129

HSL11°, 17%, 58%

CIELAB59.3, 10.3, 8.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3861 is Anchor 378. 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 Cocoa shades

All 4 DMC Cocoa 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 3861 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 3861

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3861, 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.

3861Light CocoaThis color
926Medium Gray Green

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3861?: DMC 3861 is Light Cocoa, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A68881 (RGB 166, 136, 129), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3861?: Anchor 378 is the closest published match for DMC 3861. 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 3861?: DMC 3861 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Cocoa shades. The next darker one is DMC 3860 Cocoa.
Can I get DMC 3861 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3861 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3861

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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