DMC 3864 — Mocha Beige Light

• DMC 842

  Beige Brown Very Light

  ΔE 1.6

• DMC 3782

  Mocha Brown Light

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC 3046

  Yellow Beige Medium

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 613

  Drab Brown Very Light

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 3032

  Mocha Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 06

  Driftwood Medium Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3023

  Brown Gray Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 372

  Mustard Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 648

  Beaver Gray Light

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 841

  Beige Brown Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3047

  Yellow Beige Light

  ΔE 8.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3864?

DMC 3864 is Mocha Beige Light, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CBB69C — RGB 203, 182, 156 and HSL 33°, 31%, 70% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Mocha Beige Light?

Mocha Beige Light is DMC 3864, and it converts to Anchor 376. 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 3864?

DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige Light) converts to Anchor 376. 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 3864?

DMC 3864 (Mocha Beige Light) is #CBB69C in hex — that's RGB 203, 182, 156 or HSL 33°, 31%, 70%. 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 3864?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3864 (70% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Drab Brown Very Light (DMC 613) sits at 76% for highlights, and Mocha Brown Medium (DMC 3032) at 62% 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 3864?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3864 are Beige Brown Very Light (DMC 842), Mocha Brown Light (DMC 3782), Yellow Beige Medium (DMC 3046), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3864 is out of stock.