DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light
DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (#ffd3b5) is a very light, soft beige. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 778 Flesh Light at ΔE 3.4 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2308 Flesh Light at ΔE 3.7 (close).
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DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light
#ffd3b5 · RGB 255, 211, 181
Closest to DMC 3856 in other brands
- Anchor 778 Flesh Light ΔE 3.4 close
- Madeira 2308 Flesh Light ΔE 3.7 close
- Perler Sand ΔE 5.6 close
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.7 close
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 8.5 similar
DMC 3856 color values
| Code | 3856 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mahogany Ultra Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ffd3b5 |
| RGB | 255, 211, 181 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.6, a* 11.2, b* 20.7 |
| HSL | 24°, 100 %, 85 % |
| Color family | Beige and tan, 5 of 26 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.6) |
| DMC color card | row 15-02 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 778 Flesh Light, ΔE 3.4 |
DMC 3856 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3856: the best is Anchor 778 at ΔE 3.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 778 | Flesh Light | 3.4 | close |
| Anchor | 933 | Fawn Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1010 | Cinnamon Very Light | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 2308 | Flesh Light | 3.7 | close |
| Madeira | 306 | Coral Ultra Very Light | 3.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 7.1 | similar |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 5.6 | close |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 7.1 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 4.7 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 4.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S154 | Sahara Sand | 7.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N12 | Ivory | 8.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 9.2 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3856
1 other DMC color within ΔE 3 of DMC 3856, led by DMC 945 Tawny at ΔE 1.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | Tawny | #fbd5bb | 1.8 | slightly more muted |
| 951 | Tawny Light | #ffe2cf | 5.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 950 | Desert Sand Light | #eed3c4 | 6.1 | more muted |
| 3825 | Pumpkin Pale | #fdbd96 | 6.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 353 | Peach | #fed7cc | 7.2 | more muted |
| 754 | Peach Light | #f7cbbf | 7.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 05 | Driftwood Light | #e3ccbe | 7.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 613 | Drab Brown Very Light | #dcc4aa | 7.8 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3856: lighter and darker beige steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC beige and tan family, L* from 97 to 78.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3078 | Golden Yellow Very Light | 97.2 |
| 3 lighter | 3713 | Salmon Very Light | 92.2 |
| 2 lighter | 818 | Baby Pink | 91.3 |
| 1 lighter | 963 | Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light | 89.3 |
| this color | 3856 | Mahogany Ultra Very Light | 87.6 |
| 1 darker | 738 | Tan Very Light | 83.7 |
| 2 darker | 05 | Driftwood Light | 83.6 |
| 3 darker | 613 | Drab Brown Very Light | 80.5 |
| 4 darker | 437 | Tan Light | 78.5 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3856
One strand each of DMC 951 and DMC 3825 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 945, ΔE 1.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3856 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 951 Tawny Light + 1 × DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale | #fed1b5 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 818 Baby Pink + 1 × DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale | #fbceb1 | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 225 Shell Pink Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale | #fbceae | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3856
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ffd3b5; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3856
Substituting DMC 3856 takes care: Anchor 778 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 3.4), and Madeira 2308 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 3.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3856 is number 5 of 26 in the DMC beige and tan family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 963 Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 738 Tan Very Light. Keep it labelled next to DMC 945, its only neighbor inside ΔE 3.
DMC 3856 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.2:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Sand (ΔE 5.6), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.7) and Artkal S S67 Vanilla (ΔE 4.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3856?
Anchor 778 Flesh Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.4, close). Runners-up: Anchor 933 (ΔE 3.6) and Anchor 1010 (ΔE 4.3).
What color is DMC 3856?
DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light is a very light, soft beige in the beige and tan family: hex #ffd3b5, RGB 255, 211, 181, L* 87.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3856?
Inside DMC, DMC 945 Tawny is nearest (ΔE 1.8). From other brands, Anchor 778 (ΔE 3.4) or Madeira 2308 (ΔE 3.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 951 and DMC 3825 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 3856 in Perler beads?
Perler Sand (#e5be9e) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.6 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3856?
Madeira 2308 Flesh Light at ΔE 3.7 (close), then Madeira 306 at ΔE 3.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 945 Tawny ΔE 1.8
- DMC 950 Desert Sand Light ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale ΔE 6.3
- DMC 353 Peach ΔE 7.2
- DMC 754 Peach Light ΔE 7.3
- DMC 613 Drab Brown Very Light ΔE 7.8
DMC 3856 in other brands
- Perler Sand ΔE 5.6
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.7
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N12 Ivory ΔE 8.5