3860 — Cocoa
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DMC 3860 (Cocoa) is a medium-dark, muted red shade with hex code #6F4F4B and RGB values 111, 79, 75. 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 3860
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dark Taupe
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3860
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 3860 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 3860 (Cocoa) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3860
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3860
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3860 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 Cocoa turns up.
DMC 3860 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 3860.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3860, Diamond Drills USA DMC3860. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3860 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3860
DMC threads that pair well with 3860, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC3860 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3860
DMC 3860 is the floss known as Cocoa: a muted, medium-dark member of the reds family with true red tones. Its deep and grounded presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3860 look like?
DMC 3860 (Cocoa) is a medium-dark shade in the reds family with hex #6F4F4B and RGB 111, 79, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3860?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3860 (Cocoa) is Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark) with a 66% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1050 (Mocha Brown Dark, 55%) and Anchor 936 (Dusty Flesh Very Dark, 48%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3860?
The closest DMC threads to 3860 are 632 Desert Sand ultra very dark (ΔE 7.8), 840 Beige Brown medium (ΔE 7.95), and 3858 Rosewood medium (ΔE 7.99). These are useful substitutes when 3860 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3860?
Reach for DMC 3860 (Cocoa) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3860.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3860 (Cocoa)?
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, 3860 has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a soft 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 3860?
No. DMC 3860 (Cocoa) 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 3860?
Diamond Dotz D3860 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3860 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3860 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 3860?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Appleton 184 Chocolate (94%), Mill Hill Beads 10112 (92%), Waverly Wool 1162 Waverly Wool (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.