DMC 3857 — Rosewood Dark

• DMC 09

  Cocoa Very Dark

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 814

  Garnet Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 815

  Garnet Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 300

  Mahogany Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 918

  Red Copper Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 801

  Coffee Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 816

  Garnet

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 902

  Garnet Very Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 898

  Coffee Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3685

  Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3857?

DMC 3857 is Rosewood Dark, a very dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #68251A — RGB 104, 37, 26 and HSL 8°, 60%, 25% — 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 Rosewood Dark?

Rosewood Dark is DMC 3857, and it converts to Anchor 936. 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 3857?

DMC 3857 (Rosewood Dark) converts to Anchor 936. 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 3857?

DMC 3857 (Rosewood Dark) is #68251A in hex — that's RGB 104, 37, 26 or HSL 8°, 60%, 25%. 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 3857?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3857 (25% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Terra Cotta Very Dark (DMC 3777) sits at 33% for highlights, and Cocoa Very Dark (DMC 09) at 21% 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 3857?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3857 are Cocoa Very Dark (DMC 09), Terra Cotta Very Dark (DMC 3777), Garnet Dark (DMC 814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3857 is out of stock.