3862 — Mocha Beige dark
Browns family#7C553E
DMC 3862 — Mocha Beige dark — has hex #7C553E and RGB 124, 85, 62. This medium-dark, moderately saturated brown thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3862
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Lama
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3862
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 3862 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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Similar DMC Colors to 3862
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3862
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 840 (Beige Brown medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.11). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
DMC 3862 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 Mocha Beige dark turns up.
DMC 3862 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 3862.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3862, Diamond Drills USA DMC3862. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3862 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3862
DMC threads that pair well with 3862, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC3862 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3862
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the browns family, DMC 3862 carries the name Mocha Beige dark with warm chocolate tones. Its tone is steady and deep, making it a popular choice for wooden textures and coffee themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for rustic designs or leather accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3862?
DMC 3862 is called Mocha Beige dark. It's a medium-dark brown shade (hex #7C553E, RGB 124, 85, 62) in the browns family, commonly used for gingerbread themes, tree trunks, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3862?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark) is Anchor 1086 (Taupe Medium Dark) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 889 (Drab Brown Very Dark, 71%) and Anchor 375 (Hazelnut Brown Medium, 69%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3862?
The closest DMC threads to 3862 are 840 Beige Brown medium (ΔE 3.11), 869 Hazelnut Brown very dark (ΔE 6.2), and 434 Brown light (ΔE 6.53). These are useful substitutes when 3862 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3862?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige dark) for charts featuring gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones, animal fur. 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 3862 (Mocha Beige dark)?
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, 3862 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 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 3862?
No. DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige 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 3862?
Diamond Dotz D3862 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3862 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3862 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 3862?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Madeira Rayon 1329 Toasted Marshmellow (96%), Gamma 0808 коричневый (95%), Needlepoint Inc Silk 303 Antique Brown (92%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.