DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood
DMC 3858 Medium Rosewood is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#964A3F and RGB 150, 74, 63. The closest substitute is DMC 355 Dark Terra Cotta.
Color values
| DMC code | 3858 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Rosewood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #964A3F |
| RGB | 150, 74, 63 |
| HSL | 8°, 41%, 42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 355 Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 221 Very Dark Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3721 Dark Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 3777 Very Dark Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand | View color | Similar |
| 3830 Terra Cotta | 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 3858 in patterns
Medium Rosewood sits in the Pinks family and works as a soft floral and skin-detail color. It is a natural fit for flowers, blush, baby patterns, romantic motifs, and gentle highlights, and for lighter detail in portraits, pets, and gifts.
- Pairs well with cream neutrals, muted greens, soft browns.
- Pattern ideas: baby samplers, floral patterns, wedding gifts.
- Also useful for soft accents when red would feel too strong.
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