DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark
DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark is a medium, soft brown with the screen hex #8a6e4e. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 903 Tawny Medium, very close at ΔE 1.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium (ΔE 6.5, similar).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark
#8a6e4e · RGB 138, 110, 78
Closest to DMC 3862 in other brands
- Anchor 903 Tawny Medium ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium ΔE 6.5 similar
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.4 close
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 9.2 similar
- Artkal S SE15 Bark ΔE 9.0 similar
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.3 loose
DMC 3862 color values
| Code | 3862 |
|---|---|
| Name | Mocha Beige Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #8a6e4e |
| RGB | 138, 110, 78 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 48.4, a* 6.5, b* 22.0 |
| HSL | 32°, 28 %, 42 % |
| Color family | Brown, 28 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 48.4) |
| DMC color card | row 17-22 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 903 Tawny Medium, ΔE 1.4 |
DMC 3862 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3862: the best is Anchor 903 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 903 | Tawny Medium | 1.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 898 | Sierra | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1084 | Mocha Brown Medium | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 2108 | Drab Brown Medium | 6.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 2002 | Mocha Brown Medium | 6.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1906 | Beige Gray | 6.9 | similar |
| Perler | Light Brown | code 80-19021 | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Gingerbread | code 80-15250 | 13.2 | loose |
| Hama | 76 | Nougat | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 25 | Translucent Brown | 9.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE15 | Bark | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S82 | Clay | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N27 | Chocolate | 11.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N05 | Caramel | 11.5 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3862
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3862; the nearest, DMC 611 Drab Brown, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611 | Drab Brown | #967656 | 3.8 | a little lighter |
| 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | #7f6a55 | 4.5 | a little darker and more muted |
| 840 | Beige Brown Medium | #9a7c5c | 5.7 | lighter |
| 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | #7e6b42 | 5.8 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 610 | Drab Brown Dark | #796047 | 5.9 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | #835e39 | 6.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 830 | Golden Olive Dark | #8d784b | 6.4 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 420 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | #a07042 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3862: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 54 to 43.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 840 | Beige Brown Medium | 54.1 |
| 3 lighter | 611 | Drab Brown | 52.0 |
| 2 lighter | 830 | Golden Olive Dark | 51.4 |
| 1 lighter | 420 | Hazelnut Brown Dark | 51.2 |
| this color | 3862 | Mocha Beige Dark | 48.4 |
| 1 darker | 3790 | Beige Gray Ultra Dark | 46.3 |
| 2 darker | 829 | Golden Olive Very Dark | 46.1 |
| 3 darker | 869 | Hazelnut Brown Very Dark | 43.0 |
| 4 darker | 610 | Drab Brown Dark | 42.6 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3862
One strand each of DMC 167 and DMC 3787 models at ΔE 0.3, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 611, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3862 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3787 Brown Gray Dark | #8a6e4d | 0.3 |
| 1 × DMC 3863 Mocha Beige Medium + 1 × DMC 839 Beige Brown Dark | #8a6f50 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3863 Mocha Beige Medium + 1 × DMC 3781 Mocha Brown Dark | #8b7051 | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3862
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #8a6e4e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3862
Anchor 903 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3862. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 1.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3862 is number 28 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 420 Hazelnut Brown Dark and down to DMC 3790 Beige Gray Ultra Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3862 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 4.8:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (4.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Brown (ΔE 5.4), Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 9.2) and Artkal S SE15 Bark (ΔE 9.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3862?
Anchor 903 Tawny Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark (ΔE 1.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 898 (ΔE 4.2) and Anchor 1084 (ΔE 5.8).
What color is DMC 3862?
DMC 3862 Mocha Beige Dark is a medium, soft brown in the brown family: hex #8a6e4e, RGB 138, 110, 78, L* 48.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3862?
Inside DMC, DMC 611 Drab Brown is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 903 (ΔE 1.4) or Madeira 2108 (ΔE 6.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 167 and DMC 3787 models at ΔE 0.3.
What is DMC 3862 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Brown (#936848) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 76 Nougat (ΔE 9.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3862?
Madeira 2108 Drab Brown Medium at ΔE 6.5 (similar), then Madeira 2002 at ΔE 6.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 610 Drab Brown Dark ΔE 5.9
- DMC 869 Hazelnut Brown Very Dark ΔE 6.3
- DMC 830 Golden Olive Dark ΔE 6.4
DMC 3862 in other brands
- Perler Light Brown ΔE 5.4
- Hama 76 Nougat ΔE 9.2
- Artkal S SE15 Bark ΔE 9.0
- Nabbi N27 Chocolate ΔE 11.3