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Includes DMC 3863 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3863 DMC color
Mocha Beige Medium. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3863
- Name
- Mocha Beige Medium
- Hex
- #A4835C
- RGB (0-255)
- 164, 131, 92
- CIELAB (D65)
- 56.98, 7.33, 25.87
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3863
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 840 Beige Brown Medium | #9A7C5C | 3.37 |
| 167 Yellow Beige Very Dark | #A77C49 | 4.11 |
| 3828 Hazelnut Brown | #B78B61 | 4.82 |
| 611 Drab Brown | #967656 | 5.23 |
| 831 Golden Olive Medium | #AA8F56 | 6.71 |
Free patterns using DMC 3863
Choosing Mocha Beige Medium in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.