What color is DMC 3863?

DMC 3863 is Medium Mocha Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A4835C (RGB 164, 131, 92), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3863?

Anchor 379 is the closest published match for DMC 3863, and some conversion charts list Anchor 677 instead. 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 3863?

Among DMC's 3 Mocha Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3864 Light Mocha Beige and the next darker one is DMC 3862 Dark Mocha Beige.

Can I get DMC 3863 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3863 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3863

DMC 3863 Medium Mocha Beige

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3863.

Code3863

NameMedium Mocha Beige

Hex#A4835C

RGB164, 131, 92

HSL32°, 28%, 50%

CIELAB57.0, 7.3, 25.9

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3863 is Anchor 379 (some charts list 677). 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 3863 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 3863

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3863, 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.

3863Medium Mocha BeigeThis color
322Dark Baby Blue

Analogous

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

3722Medium Shell Pink
3863Medium Mocha BeigeThis color
3012Medium Khaki Green

Triadic

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

3863Medium Mocha BeigeThis color
3816Celadon Green
208Very Dark Lavender

Split complementary

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

3863Medium Mocha BeigeThis color
3848Medium Teal Green
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3863?: DMC 3863 is Medium Mocha Beige, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A4835C (RGB 164, 131, 92), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3863?: Anchor 379 is the closest published match for DMC 3863, and some conversion charts list Anchor 677 instead. 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 3863?: Among DMC's 3 Mocha Beige shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3864 Light Mocha Beige and the next darker one is DMC 3862 Dark Mocha Beige.
Can I get DMC 3863 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3863 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3863

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