DMC 3859 Rosewood Light
On screen, DMC 3859 Rosewood Light reads as a medium, soft brown (#ba8b7c). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1008 Chicory Medium at ΔE 5.5 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium at ΔE 4.3 (close).
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DMC 3859 Rosewood Light
#ba8b7c · RGB 186, 139, 124
Closest to DMC 3859 in other brands
- Anchor 1008 Chicory Medium ΔE 5.5 close
- Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium ΔE 4.3 close
- Perler Fawn ΔE 9.9 similar
- Hama 112 Blush ΔE 4.2 close
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 7.7 similar
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 8.1 similar
DMC 3859 color values
| Code | 3859 |
|---|---|
| Name | Rosewood Light |
| Hex (screen) | #ba8b7c |
| RGB | 186, 139, 124 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 62.0, a* 15.8, b* 15.0 |
| HSL | 15°, 31 %, 61 % |
| Color family | Brown, 6 of 55 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 62.0) |
| DMC color card | row 16-16 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1008 Chicory Medium, ΔE 5.5 |
DMC 3859 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3859: the best is Madeira 1911 at ΔE 4.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1008 | Chicory Medium | 5.5 | close |
| Anchor | 378 | Fawn Medium | 7.1 | similar |
| Anchor | 914 | Flesh Medium Dark | 7.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 1911 | Beige Brown Medium | 4.3 | close |
| Madeira | 403 | Terracotta Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 2601 | Coffee Brown Very Light | 10.8 | loose |
| Perler | Fawn | code 80-15205 | 9.9 | similar |
| Perler | Stone | code 80-15260 | 12.5 | loose |
| Hama | 112 | Blush | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 75 | Tan | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S94 | Warm Blush | 7.7 | similar |
| Artkal S | SE15 | Bark | 7.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 8.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N06 | Tan | 10.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3859
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3859; the nearest, DMC 3064 Desert Sand, sits at ΔE 5.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3064 | Desert Sand | #c48e70 | 5.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3861 | Cocoa Light | #a68881 | 5.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 223 | Shell Pink Light | #cc847c | 6.5 | more saturated |
| 21 | Alizarin Light | #d79982 | 6.6 | lighter and more saturated |
| 407 | Desert Sand Medium | #bb8161 | 6.7 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | #d98978 | 7.3 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3773 | Desert Sand Dark | #b67552 | 9.6 | darker and more saturated |
| 152 | Shell Pink Medium Light | #e2a099 | 9.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3859: lighter and darker brown steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC brown family, L* from 65 to 53.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3778 | Terra Cotta Light | 65.0 |
| 3 lighter | 3045 | Yellow Beige Dark | 64.6 |
| 2 lighter | 436 | Tan | 64.4 |
| 1 lighter | 3064 | Desert Sand | 63.6 |
| this color | 3859 | Rosewood Light | 62.0 |
| 1 darker | 3861 | Cocoa Light | 59.3 |
| 2 darker | 407 | Desert Sand Medium | 59.1 |
| 3 darker | 3773 | Desert Sand Dark | 55.4 |
| 4 darker | 451 | Shell Gray Dark | 53.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3859
One strand each of DMC 3722 and DMC 3032 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3064, ΔE 5.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3859 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3722 Shell Pink Medium + 1 × DMC 3032 Mocha Brown Medium | #b88979 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 21 Alizarin Light + 1 × DMC 451 Shell Gray Dark | #b88b7b | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 422 Hazelnut Brown Light + 1 × DMC 316 Antique Mauve Medium | #bf8b7d | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3859
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #ba8b7c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (brown) | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 5.2:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 7.1:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 09 | Cocoa Very Dark | 4.4:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3859
Substituting DMC 3859 takes care: Anchor 1008 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 5.5), and Madeira 1911 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3859 is number 6 of 55 in the DMC brown family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3064 Desert Sand and down to DMC 3861 Cocoa Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3859 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.1:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.0:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Fawn (ΔE 9.9), Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 4.2) and Artkal S S94 Warm Blush (ΔE 7.7); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3859?
Anchor 1008 Chicory Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3859 Rosewood Light (ΔE 5.5, close). Runners-up: Anchor 378 (ΔE 7.1) and Anchor 914 (ΔE 7.5).
What color is DMC 3859?
DMC 3859 Rosewood Light is a medium, soft brown in the brown family: hex #ba8b7c, RGB 186, 139, 124, L* 62.0. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3859?
Inside DMC, DMC 3064 Desert Sand is nearest (ΔE 5.6). From other brands, Anchor 1008 (ΔE 5.5) or Madeira 1911 (ΔE 4.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3722 and DMC 3032 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3859 in Perler beads?
Perler Fawn (#c9a385) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.9 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 112 Blush (ΔE 4.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3859?
Madeira 1911 Beige Brown Medium at ΔE 4.3 (close), then Madeira 403 at ΔE 8.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 223 Shell Pink Light ΔE 6.5
- DMC 21 Alizarin Light ΔE 6.6
DMC 3859 in other brands
- Perler Fawn ΔE 9.9
- Hama 112 Blush ΔE 4.2
- Artkal S S94 Warm Blush ΔE 7.7
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 8.1