DMC Mouliné Spécial

3858 — Rosewood medium

Reds family

DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #753D36 and RGB values 117, 61, 54. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#753D36
RGB
117, 61, 54
HSL
7°, 37%, 34%
Lab
32.7, 23.6, 15.2
Lightness
34%
Dark
Saturation
37%
Muted
Hue
7°
Family
Reds

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3858

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3858 Rosewood medium

Sullivans

Desert Sand Very Dark 45386 73% Approx
Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark 45147 71% Approx
Cocoa 45458 67% Approx
Rosewood Medium 45456 65% Approx
Mocha Beige Dark 45460 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Wild Berries 177 78% Approx
Used Brick 090 65% Approx
Apple Fritter 091 63% Fair
Manor Red 101 63% Fair
Razzleberry 161 61% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3858

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

DMC 3858 Rosewood medium
Desert Sand ultra very dark DMC 632 Near identical ΔE 1.15 Red Copper dark DMC 918 Noticeable ΔE 5.57 Mahogany dark DMC 400 Noticeable ΔE 5.75 Mahogany very dark DMC 300 Noticeable ΔE 6.23 Terra Cotta dark DMC 355 Noticeable ΔE 6.28 Shell Pink dark DMC 3721 Noticeable ΔE 7.08 Terra Cotta very dark DMC 3777 Noticeable ΔE 7.15 Shell Pink very dark DMC 221 Noticeable ΔE 7.47

Working with DMC 3858

On white fabric
8.5:1
On dark fabric
2.5:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
plum

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, DMC 632 (Desert Sand ultra very dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.15). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3858

DMC threads that pair well with 3858, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
3858
3809 Turquoise very dark
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
3858
869 Hazelnut Brown very dark 315 Antique Mauve dark
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
3858
986 Forest Green very dark 825 Blue dark
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
3858
3772 Desert Sand very dark 224 Shell Pink very light 967 Apricot very light

Reds Family

DMC 3858 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.

3858 Rosewood medium 3858 3721 Shell Pink dark 3721 355 Terra Cotta dark 355 817 Coral Red very dark 817 919 Red Copper 919 321 Christmas Red 321 315 Antique Mauve dark 315 3777 Terra Cotta very dark 3777 632 Desert Sand ultra very dark 632 918 Red Copper dark 918 816 Garnet 816

About DMC 3858

Rosewood medium (catalog code DMC 3858) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the reds family with true red tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring hearts or holiday designs. Look for it in charts that feature bold accents or berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is DMC 3858?

DMC 3858 is called Rosewood medium. It's a medium-dark red shade (hex #753D36, RGB 117, 61, 54) in the reds family, commonly used for apple motifs, ladybug designs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3858?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) is Anchor 896 (Shell Pink) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1007 (Flesh Very Dark, 67%) and Anchor 972 (Dusty Violet Very Dark, 67%).

What's a good substitute for DMC 3858?

The closest DMC threads to 3858 are 632 Desert Sand ultra very dark (ΔE 1.15), 918 Red Copper dark (ΔE 5.57), and 400 Mahogany dark (ΔE 5.75). These are useful substitutes when 3858 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use DMC 3858?

Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) for charts featuring apple motifs, ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium)?

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, 3858 has a contrast ratio of about 8.5:1 on white fabric and 2.5:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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