DMC 3859 — Rosewood Light

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 3861

  Cocoa Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3778

  Terra Cotta Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 152

  Shell Pink Medium Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3722

  Shell Pink Medium

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 422

  Hazelnut Brown Light

  ΔE 10.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3859?

DMC 3859 is Rosewood Light, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BA8B7C — RGB 186, 139, 124 and HSL 15°, 31%, 61% — 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 Light?

Rosewood Light is DMC 3859, and it converts to Anchor 914. 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 3859?

DMC 3859 (Rosewood Light) converts to Anchor 914. 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 3859?

DMC 3859 (Rosewood Light) is #BA8B7C in hex — that's RGB 186, 139, 124 or HSL 15°, 31%, 61%. 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 3859?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3859 (61% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Alizarin Light (DMC 21) sits at 68% for highlights, and Desert Sand Medium (DMC 407) at 56% 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 3859?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3859 are Desert Sand (DMC 3064), Cocoa Light (DMC 3861), Shell Pink Light (DMC 223), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3859 is out of stock.