DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown
DMC 3032 Medium Mocha Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B39F8B and RGB 179, 159, 139. The closest substitute is DMC 07 Driftwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 3032 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Mocha Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B39F8B |
| RGB | 179, 159, 139 |
| HSL | 30°, 21%, 62% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Driftwood | View color | Very close |
| 452 Medium Shell Gray | View color | Close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 3023 Light Brown Gray | View color | Close |
| 647 Medium Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 03 Medium Tin | View color | Close |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3032 in patterns
Medium Mocha Brown sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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