3064 — Desert Sand
Oranges family#B87359
DMC 3064 — Desert Sand — has hex #B87359 and RGB 184, 115, 89. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3064
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Fallow
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3064
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3064 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Similar DMC Colors to 3064
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3064
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) sits a hair from DMC 407 (Clay Brown (3773)) (ΔE 3.04) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3064 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Desert Sand turns up.
DMC 3064 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3064.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3064, Diamond Drills USA DMC3064. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3064 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3064
DMC threads that pair well with 3064, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3064 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3064
Meet DMC 3064, Desert Sand — a moderately saturated, medium thread in the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for fall wreaths and citrus motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for fox designs or fall harvest scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3064 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3064 is Desert Sand — a medium orange thread (hex #B87359, RGB 184, 115, 89). It shows up most in sunsets and warm accents.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3064?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) is Anchor 883 (Antique Mahogany) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 369 (Coffee Medium Light, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3064?
The closest DMC threads to 3064 are 407 Clay Brown (3773) (ΔE 3.04), 3859 Rosewood light (ΔE 3.81), and 3778 Terra Cotta light (ΔE 5.7). These are useful substitutes when 3064 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3064 good for?
DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sunsets, warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3064.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3064 (Desert Sand)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3064 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3064?
No. DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3064?
Diamond Dotz D3064 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3064 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3064 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3064?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 4611 Desert Sand very dark (91%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 124 Brick (87%), Caron 047 Camouflage (86%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.