DMC 3782 — Mocha Brown Light

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 1.2

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC 3864

  Mocha Beige Light

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 452

  Shell Gray Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3033

  Mocha Brown Very Light

  ΔE 8.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3782?

DMC 3782 is Mocha Brown Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D2BCA6 — RGB 210, 188, 166 and HSL 30°, 33%, 74% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mocha Brown Light?

Mocha Brown Light is DMC 3782, and it converts to Anchor 831. 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 3782?

DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown Light) converts to Anchor 831. 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 3782?

DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown Light) is #D2BCA6 in hex — that's RGB 210, 188, 166 or HSL 30°, 33%, 74%. 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 3782?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3782 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) sits at 76% for highlights, and Beaver Gray Light (DMC 648) at 71% 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 3782?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3782 are Beige Brown Very Light (DMC 842), Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613), Mocha Beige Light (DMC 3864), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3782 is out of stock.