DMC 3865 — Winter White

• DMC 3866

  Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 1.0

• DMC White

  White

  ΔE 1.6

• DMC 712

  Cream

  ΔE 2.7

• DMC 3024

  Brown Gray Very Light

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC B5200

  Snow White

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 762

  Pearl Gray Very Light

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 746

  Off White

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 3072

  Beaver Gray Very Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC Ecru

  Ecru

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 822

  Beige Gray Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 928

  Gray Green Very Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 01

  White Tin

  ΔE 6.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3865?

DMC 3865 is Winter White, an off-white shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F9F7F1 — RGB 249, 247, 241 and HSL 45°, 40%, 96% — and it falls in the whites & creams range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Winter White?

Winter White is DMC 3865, and it converts to Anchor 2. 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 3865?

DMC 3865 (Winter White) converts to Anchor 2. 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 3865?

DMC 3865 (Winter White) is #F9F7F1 in hex — that's RGB 249, 247, 241 or HSL 45°, 40%, 96%. 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 3865?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3865 (96% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Snow White (DMC B5200) sits at 100% for highlights, and Brown Gray Very Light (DMC 3024) at 91% 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 3865?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3865 are Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light (DMC 3866), White (DMC White), Cream (DMC 712), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3865 is out of stock.