DMC 3860 — Cocoa

• DMC 08

  Driftwood Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 779

  Cocoa Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3740

  Antique Violet Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 632

  Desert Sand Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 315

  Antique Mauve Medium Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 3781

  Mocha Brown Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 645

  Beaver Gray Very Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3726

  Antique Mauve Dark

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3858

  Rosewood Medium

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3802

  Antique Mauve Very Dark

  ΔE 11.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3860?

DMC 3860 is Cocoa, a dark brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #7D5D57 — RGB 125, 93, 87 and HSL 9°, 18%, 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 Cocoa?

Cocoa is DMC 3860, and it converts to Anchor 379. 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 3860?

DMC 3860 (Cocoa) converts to Anchor 379. 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 3860?

DMC 3860 (Cocoa) is #7D5D57 in hex — that's RGB 125, 93, 87 or HSL 9°, 18%, 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 3860?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3860 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Beige Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 3790) sits at 42% for highlights, and Driftwood Dark (DMC 08) at 35% 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 3860?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3860 are Driftwood Dark (DMC 08), Cocoa Dark (DMC 779), Antique Violet Dark (DMC 3740), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3860 is out of stock.