DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown
DMC 3828 Hazelnut Brown is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B78B61 and RGB 183, 139, 97. The closest substitute is DMC 3045 Dark Yellow Beige.
Color values
| DMC code | 3828 |
|---|---|
| Name | Hazelnut Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B78B61 |
| RGB | 183, 139, 97 |
| HSL | 29°, 37%, 55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3045 Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Very close |
| 3863 Medium Mocha Beige | View color | Close |
| 3064 Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 407 Dark Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 612 Light Drab Brown | 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 3828 in patterns
Hazelnut Brown sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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