DMC 3828 — Hazelnut Brown

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 7.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3828?

DMC 3828 is Hazelnut Brown, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B78B61 — RGB 183, 139, 97 and HSL 29°, 37%, 55% — 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 Hazelnut Brown?

Hazelnut Brown is DMC 3828, and it converts to Anchor 373. 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 3828?

DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) converts to Anchor 373. 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 3828?

DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) is #B78B61 in hex — that's RGB 183, 139, 97 or HSL 29°, 37%, 55%. 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 3828?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3828 (55% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045) sits at 58% for highlights, and Mocha Beige Medium (DMC 3863) at 50% 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 3828?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3828 are Yellow Beige Dark (DMC 3045), Mocha Beige Medium (DMC 3863), Drab Brown Light (DMC 612), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3828 is out of stock.