DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood
DMC 3857 Dark Rosewood is a Reds family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#68251A and RGB 104, 37, 26. The closest substitute is DMC 300 Very Dark Mahogany.
Color values
| DMC code | 3857 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Rosewood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #68251A |
| RGB | 104, 37, 26 |
| HSL | 8°, 60%, 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Very Dark Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 221 Very Dark Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 801 Dark Coffee Brown | View color | Similar |
| 355 Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Similar |
| 3858 Medium Rosewood | View color | Similar |
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 3857 in patterns
Dark Rosewood sits in the Reds family and works as a warm accent color. It is a natural fit for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details, and for small focal points that need strong contrast.
- Pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds.
- Pattern ideas: rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments.
- Also useful for warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns.
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