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3865

DMC 3865 Winter White

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3865.

Code3865
NameWinter White
Hex#F9F7F1
RGB249, 247, 241
HSL45°, 40%, 96%
CIELAB97.2, -0.4, 3.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3865 is Anchor 2. 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.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3865 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.

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3865?
DMC 3865 is Winter White, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F9F7F1 (RGB 249, 247, 241), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3865?
Anchor 2 is the closest published match for DMC 3865. 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 3865?
No other DMC color shares its name, but among the closest shades, DMC BLANC White is a little lighter and DMC 3024 Very Light Brown Gray is a little darker.
Can I get DMC 3865 as a diamond painting drill?
Yes. DMC 3865 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

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