DMC 3862 Dark Mocha Beige
DMC 3862 Dark Mocha Beige is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#8A6E4E and RGB 138, 110, 78. The closest substitute is DMC 08 Dark Driftwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 3862 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Mocha Beige |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #8A6E4E |
| RGB | 138, 110, 78 |
| HSL | 32°, 28%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Dark Driftwood | View color | Very close |
| 611 Drab Brown | View color | Very close |
| 840 Medium Beige Brown | View color | Close |
| 829 Very Dark Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 610 Dark Drab Brown | View color | Close |
| 3011 Dark Khaki Green | 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 3862 in patterns
Dark Mocha Beige 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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