DMC 3862 — Mocha Beige Dark

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3790

  Beige Gray Ultra Dark

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 829

  Golden Olive Very Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 610

  Drab Brown Dark

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 869

  Hazelnut Brown Very Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 07

  Driftwood

  ΔE 8.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3862?

DMC 3862 is Mocha Beige Dark, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8A6E4E — RGB 138, 110, 78 and HSL 32°, 28%, 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 Mocha Beige Dark?

Mocha Beige Dark is DMC 3862, and it converts to Anchor 358. 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 3862?

DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige Dark) converts to Anchor 358. 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 3862?

DMC 3862 (Mocha Beige Dark) is #8A6E4E in hex — that's RGB 138, 110, 78 or HSL 32°, 28%, 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 3862?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3862 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown (DMC 611) sits at 46% for highlights, and Drab Brown Dark (DMC 610) at 38% 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 3862?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3862 are Drab Brown (DMC 611), Beige Gray Ultra Dark (DMC 3790), Beige Brown Medium (DMC 840), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3862 is out of stock.