What color is DMC 3862?

DMC 3862 is Dark Mocha Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8A6E4E (RGB 138, 110, 78), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3862?

Anchor 358 is the closest published match for DMC 3862. 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 3862?

DMC 3862 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Mocha Beige shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3863 Medium Mocha Beige.

Can I get DMC 3862 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3862 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3862

DMC 3862 Dark Mocha Beige

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3862.

Code3862

NameDark Mocha Beige

Hex#8A6E4E

RGB138, 110, 78

HSL32°, 28%, 42%

CIELAB48.4, 6.5, 22.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3862 is Anchor 358. 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 Mocha Beige shades

All 3 DMC Mocha Beige 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 3862 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 3862

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3862, 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.

3862Dark Mocha BeigeThis color
3838Dark Lavender Blue

Analogous

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

315Medium Dark Antique Mauve
3862Dark Mocha BeigeThis color
3011Dark Khaki Green

Triadic

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

3862Dark Mocha BeigeThis color
502Blue Green
208Very Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

3862Dark Mocha BeigeThis color
3848Medium Teal Green
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3862?: DMC 3862 is Dark Mocha Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #8A6E4E (RGB 138, 110, 78), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3862?: Anchor 358 is the closest published match for DMC 3862. 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 3862?: DMC 3862 is the darkest of DMC's 3 Mocha Beige shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3863 Medium Mocha Beige.
Can I get DMC 3862 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3862 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3862

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