DMC 3858 — Rosewood Medium

• DMC 355

  Terra Cotta Dark

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3721

  Shell Pink Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 221

  Shell Pink Very Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3777

  Terra Cotta Very Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 309

  Rose Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3830

  Terra Cotta

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 326

  Rose Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 347

  Salmon Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 304

  Red Medium

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 498

  Red Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 777

  Raspberry Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3858?

DMC 3858 is Rosewood Medium, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #964A3F — RGB 150, 74, 63 and HSL 8°, 41%, 42% — 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 Medium?

Rosewood Medium is DMC 3858, and it converts to Anchor 1007. 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 3858?

DMC 3858 (Rosewood Medium) converts to Anchor 1007. 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 3858?

DMC 3858 (Rosewood Medium) is #964A3F in hex — that's RGB 150, 74, 63 or HSL 8°, 41%, 42%. 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 3858?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3858 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Rose Dark (DMC 309) sits at 51% for highlights, and Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221) at 39% 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 3858?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3858 are Terra Cotta Dark (DMC 355), Shell Pink Dark (DMC 3721), Shell Pink Very Dark (DMC 221), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3858 is out of stock.