Anchor
No official match published to Anchor.
Closest on screen
- Anchor 1082Taupe Medium Lightclose · ΔE 6.3
- Anchor 914Bisque Medium Darkclose · ΔE 7.4
- Anchor 1008Chicory Mediumclose · ΔE 7.7
DMC color chart · Mouliné Spécial
DMC 3859 · Medium brown
DMC 3859 is “Medium brown”, a brown shade from the DMC Mouliné Spécial range, with an approximate screen color of #BA8B7C. Its closest equivalents: Anchor 1082 (closest on screen, close), Madeira 2311 (published match, approximate) and Sullivans 45457 (published match, identical).
- Brand
- DMC · Mouliné Spécial
- Number
- 3859
- Name
- Medium brown
- Color family
- Brown
- Screen color
- #BA8B7C (approximate)
- Skein
- 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss
Conversions
The same color in other brands
An official match is published by a manufacturer; “on screen” compares the displayed colors (ΔE2000: the lower, the closer). A real shade card always has the final word.
Madeira
Official match
Closest on screen
- Madeira 2601Medium brownvery close · ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 1911Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
- Madeira 2310Medium brownclose · ΔE 6.2
Sullivans
Official match
Closest on screen
- Sullivans 45334Desert Sandclose · ΔE 5.6
- Sullivans 45459Light Cocoaclose · ΔE 5.9
- Sullivans 45045Light Shell Pinkclose · ΔE 6.5
Perler
No official match published to Perler.
Closest on screen
Hama
No official match published to Hama.
Closest on screen
Artkal S
No official match published to Artkal S.
Closest on screen
Diamond Dotz
No official match published to Diamond Dotz.
Closest on screen
Diamond Painting
Official match
Closest on screen
Red Heart
No official match published to Red Heart.
Closest on screen
Hama Mini
No official match published to Hama Mini.
Closest on screen
Hama Maxi
No official match published to Hama Maxi.
Closest on screen
Perler Mini
No official match published to Perler Mini.
Closest on screen
Perler Caps
No official match published to Perler Caps.
Closest on screen
Nabbi
No official match published to Nabbi.
Closest on screen
Artkal A
No official match published to Artkal A.
Closest on screen
Artkal C
No official match published to Artkal C.
Closest on screen
Artkal M
No official match published to Artkal M.
Closest on screen
Artkal R
No official match published to Artkal R.
Closest on screen
Yant
No official match published to Yant.
Closest on screen
Mard
No official match published to Mard.
Closest on screen
Gamma
Official match
Closest on screen
- Gamma 0925Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
- Gamma 3217Medium grayclose · ΔE 5.9
- Gamma 3014Medium pinkclose · ΔE 6.5
PNK Kirov
No official match published to PNK Kirov.
Closest on screen
- PNK Kirov 5806Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
- PNK Kirov 5906Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
- PNK Kirov 6204Medium brownclose · ΔE 5.6
Mill Hill
No official match published to Mill Hill.
Closest on screen
Splendor
No official match published to Splendor.
Closest on screen
- Splendor S1085Golden Bronzeclose · ΔE 5.6
- Splendor S1132Dark Bronzeclose · ΔE 5.6
- Splendor S1031Lite Sandalwoodclose · ΔE 5.9
Mandarin Floss
No official match published to Mandarin Floss.
Closest on screen
- Mandarin Floss M837Lite Terra Cottaclose · ΔE 5.6
- Mandarin Floss M832Salmonapproximate · ΔE 14.0
- Mandarin Floss M843Dark Strawapproximate · ΔE 14.3
DMC color chart
Similar DMC shades
The nearest shades on screen, from closest to furthest. Tap a skein to open its page.
Sources: DMC Mouliné Spécial range from the maker’s page; screen colors from CrazyArtZone.
To stitch with this thread on your own pattern: stixiva, the free cross stitch software, online or on Windows.
What color is DMC 3859?
DMC 3859 is Medium brown, about #BA8B7C on screen. That's an approximate display color (source: CrazyArtZone): screens and dye lots vary, so always check against a real skein or a printed shade card.
What is DMC 3859 in other brands?
Anchor 1082 (closest on screen, close); Madeira 2311 (published match, approximate); Sullivans 45457 (published match, identical). This page lists the conversions published by manufacturers first, then the closest threads on screen. A published conversion isn't always exact, so the on-screen difference is shown next to it.
How many skeins do I need?
One DMC skein holds 8.7 yd (8 m) of 6-strand floss. The skein calculator estimates how many you need from your stitch count, fabric and number of strands.
Stitch with DMC 3859
In the stixiva editor, add this thread to your pattern, with a shopping list and estimated skeins.
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