DMC 3064 Desert Sand
DMC 3064 Desert Sand is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C48E70 and RGB 196, 142, 112. The closest substitute is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand.
Color values
| DMC code | 3064 |
|---|---|
| Name | Desert Sand |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C48E70 |
| RGB | 196, 142, 112 |
| HSL | 21°, 42%, 60% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 407 Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3828 Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 422 Light Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 3859 Light Rosewood | View color | Close |
| 612 Light Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | 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 3064 in patterns
Desert Sand 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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