3776 — Mahogany light
Oranges family#BD5F36
DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #BD5F36 and RGB values 189, 95, 54. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3776
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Nut Brittle
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3776
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 3776 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3776
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3776
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
DMC 3776 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 Mahogany light turns up.
DMC 3776 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 3776.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3776, Diamond Drills USA DMC3776. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3776 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3776
DMC threads that pair well with 3776, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3776 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3776
DMC 3776 is the floss known as Mahogany light: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in fox designs and fall harvest scenes alike. Pull this thread for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3776 look like?
DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #BD5F36 and RGB 189, 95, 54. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3776?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) is Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium, 79%) and Anchor 1046 (Golden Brown Medium Dark, 73%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3776?
The closest DMC threads to 3776 are 3853 Autumn Gold dark (ΔE 5.11), 921 Copper (ΔE 5.58), and 922 Copper light (ΔE 5.61). These are useful substitutes when 3776 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3776?
Reach for DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3776.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3776 (Mahogany light)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3776 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 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 3776?
No. DMC 3776 (Mahogany light) 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 3776?
Diamond Dotz D3776 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3776 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3776 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 3776?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Unitas Ljubica 478 (93%), PNK Kirov 9220 (92%), EdMar Bouclé 128 Rust (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.