3858 — Rosewood medium
Reds family#753D36
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.
About DMC 3858
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Rose Brown
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3858
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 3858 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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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 3858 (Rosewood medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3858
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3858
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
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.
DMC 3858 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 medium turns up.
DMC 3858 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 3858.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3858, Diamond Drills USA DMC3858. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3858 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3858
DMC threads that pair well with 3858, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3858 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
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 936 (Dusty Flesh Very Dark) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 358 (Coffee Dark, 75%) and Anchor 1019 (Antique Mauve Dark, 68%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3858?
No. DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium) 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 3858?
Diamond Dotz D3858 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3858 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3858 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 3858?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 4143 Loutre Rouge (94%), Eterna Silk 1447 Ginger Brown Medium (94%), Coco Z22 (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.