DMC 3064 — Desert Sand

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3859

  Rosewood Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 8.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3064?

DMC 3064 is Desert Sand, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C48E70 — RGB 196, 142, 112 and HSL 21°, 42%, 60% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Desert Sand?

Desert Sand is DMC 3064, and it converts to Anchor 883. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3064?

DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) converts to Anchor 883. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3064?

DMC 3064 (Desert Sand) is #C48E70 in hex — that's RGB 196, 142, 112 or HSL 21°, 42%, 60%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3064?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3064 (60% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Alizarin Light (DMC 21) sits at 68% for highlights, and Desert Sand Medium (DMC 407) at 56% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3064?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3064 are Desert Sand Medium (DMC 407), Alizarin Light (DMC 21), Rosewood Light (DMC 3859), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3064 is out of stock.