DMC 3860 Cocoa
DMC 3860 Cocoa is a Pinks family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#7D5D57 and RGB 125, 93, 87. The closest substitute is DMC 779 Dark Cocoa.
Color values
| DMC code | 3860 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cocoa |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #7D5D57 |
| RGB | 125, 93, 87 |
| HSL | 9°, 18%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 779 Dark Cocoa | View color | Close |
| 3740 Dark Antique Violet | View color | Close |
| 3790 Ultra Dark Beige Gray | View color | Close |
| 3781 Dark Mocha Brown | View color | Close |
| 645 Very Dark Beaver Gray | View color | Close |
| 610 Dark 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 3860 in patterns
Cocoa 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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