3864 — Mocha Beige light
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Below: DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light), a medium-light, muted brown shade with hex #B1896F and RGB 177, 137, 111. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About DMC 3864
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Vicuna Wool
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3864
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 3864 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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Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3864
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3864
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
DMC 3864 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 light turns up.
DMC 3864 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 3864.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3864, Diamond Drills USA DMC3864. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3864 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3864
DMC threads that pair well with 3864, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC3864 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3864
Meet DMC 3864, Mocha Beige light — a muted, medium-light thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to rustic designs and leather accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for horse designs and cinnamon motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3864 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3864 is Mocha Beige light — a medium-light brown thread (hex #B1896F, RGB 177, 137, 111). It shows up most in earth tones and animal fur.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3864?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) is Anchor 378 (Dusty Flesh Medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 373 (Tan Medium Dark, 76%) and Anchor 1082 (Taupe Medium Light, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3864?
The closest DMC threads to 3864 are 3782 Mocha Brown light (ΔE 5.55), 841 Beige Brown light (ΔE 6.64), and 842 Beige Brown very light (ΔE 6.89). These are useful substitutes when 3864 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3864 good for?
DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring earth tones, animal fur, warm outlines, wooden textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3864.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light)?
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, 3864 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 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 3864?
No. DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige light) 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 3864?
Diamond Dotz D3864 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3864 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3864 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 3864?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Gamma 3035 св.коричневый (95%), ThreadworX 10380 Berry Latte (94%), Needle Necessities C139 Mocha (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.