DMC 3859 Light Rosewood
DMC 3859 Light Rosewood is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BA8B7C and RGB 186, 139, 124. The closest substitute is DMC 3064 Desert Sand.
Color values
| DMC code | 3859 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Rosewood |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BA8B7C |
| RGB | 186, 139, 124 |
| HSL | 15°, 31%, 61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3064 Desert Sand | View color | Close |
| 3861 Light Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 223 Light Shell Pink | View color | Close |
| 841 Light Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 612 Light Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 407 Dark Desert Sand | 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 3859 in patterns
Light Rosewood 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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