3776 — Mahogany light
Oranges family
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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3776
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3776
DMC threads that pair well with 3776, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3776 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 1013 (Terracotta) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1003 (Salmon, 77%) and Anchor 338 (Mahogany Light, 74%).
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.