3860 — Cocoa
Reds family
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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3860
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3860
DMC threads that pair well with 3860, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3860 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 1007 (Flesh Very Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 970 (Dusty Violet Dark, 66%) and Anchor 1018 (Antique Mauve Light, 60%).
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.