DMC 3861 — Cocoa Light

• DMC 3859

  Rosewood Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 451

  Shell Gray Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3042

  Antique Violet Light

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3064

  Desert Sand

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 223

  Shell Pink Light

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 407

  Desert Sand Medium

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 646

  Beaver Gray Dark

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 21

  Alizarin Light

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 12.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3861?

DMC 3861 is Cocoa Light, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A68881 — RGB 166, 136, 129 and HSL 11°, 17%, 58% — 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 Light?

Cocoa Light is DMC 3861, and it converts to Anchor 378. 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 3861?

DMC 3861 (Cocoa Light) converts to Anchor 378. 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 3861?

DMC 3861 (Cocoa Light) is #A68881 in hex — that's RGB 166, 136, 129 or HSL 11°, 17%, 58%. 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 3861?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3861 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Antique Violet Light (DMC 3042) sits at 67% for highlights, and Shell Gray Dark (DMC 451) at 51% 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 3861?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3861 are Rosewood Light (DMC 3859), Shell Gray Dark (DMC 451), Driftwood (DMC 07), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3861 is out of stock.