DMC 3856 — Mahogany Ultra Very Light

• DMC 945

  Tawny

  ΔE 1.8

• DMC 951

  Tawny Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 950

  Desert Sand Light

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 05

  Driftwood Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3824

  Apricot Light

  ΔE 8.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3856?

DMC 3856 is Mahogany Ultra Very Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FFD3B5 — RGB 255, 211, 181 and HSL 24°, 100%, 85% — 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 Mahogany Ultra Very Light?

Mahogany Ultra Very Light is DMC 3856, and it converts to Anchor 1010. 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 3856?

DMC 3856 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) converts to Anchor 1010. 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 3856?

DMC 3856 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light) is #FFD3B5 in hex — that's RGB 255, 211, 181 or HSL 24°, 100%, 85%. 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 3856?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3856 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tawny Light (DMC 951) sits at 91% for highlights, and Pumpkin Pale (DMC 3825) at 79% 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 3856?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3856 are Tawny (DMC 945), Tawny Light (DMC 951), Desert Sand Light (DMC 950), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3856 is out of stock.