DMC 3863 — Mocha Beige Medium

• DMC 840

  Beige Brown Medium

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 3828

  Hazelnut Brown

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 831

  Golden Olive Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3045

  Yellow Beige Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 830

  Golden Olive Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 612

  Drab Brown Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3826

  Golden Brown

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3862

  Mocha Beige Dark

  ΔE 8.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3863?

DMC 3863 is Mocha Beige Medium, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A4835C — RGB 164, 131, 92 and HSL 32°, 28%, 50% — 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 Medium?

Mocha Beige Medium is DMC 3863, 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 3863?

DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige Medium) 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 3863?

DMC 3863 (Mocha Beige Medium) is #A4835C in hex — that's RGB 164, 131, 92 or HSL 32°, 28%, 50%. 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 3863?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3863 (50% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Hazelnut Brown (DMC 3828) sits at 55% for highlights, and Drab Brown (DMC 611) at 46% 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 3863?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3863 are Beige Brown Medium (DMC 840), Yellow Beige Very Dark (DMC 167), Hazelnut Brown (DMC 3828), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3863 is out of stock.