3857 — Rosewood dark
Reds family#572523
Below: DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark), a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #572523 and RGB 87, 37, 35. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3857
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Oxblood
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3857
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 3857 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3857
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3857
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 3857 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 Rosewood dark turns up.
DMC 3857 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 3857.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3857, Diamond Drills USA DMC3857. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3857 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3857
DMC threads that pair well with 3857, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3857 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3857
Meet DMC 3857, Rosewood dark — a moderately saturated, dark thread in the reds family with true red tones. The strong and confident character of this shade lends itself well to roses and hearts. Stitchers frequently choose it for holiday designs and bold accents in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3857 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3857 is Rosewood dark — a dark red thread (hex #572523, RGB 87, 37, 35). It shows up most in cardinal birds and apple motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3857?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) is Anchor 360 (Black Brown Medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 45 (Garnet Very Dark, 76%) and Anchor 22 (Garnet, 75%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3857?
The closest DMC threads to 3857 are 221 Shell Pink very dark (ΔE 5.49), 300 Mahogany very dark (ΔE 5.88), and 3802 Antique Mauve very dark (ΔE 6.14). These are useful substitutes when 3857 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3857 good for?
DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cardinal birds, apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3857.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3857 has a contrast ratio of about 12.4:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 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 3857?
No. DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) 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 3857?
Diamond Dotz D3857 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3857 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3857 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 3857?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Vineyard Merino 1008 Berry (96%), Rainbow Gallery PR19 Red dk (95%), Coco Z23 (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.