Window companion
Includes DMC 3859 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3859 DMC color
Rosewood Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3859
- Name
- Rosewood Light
- Hex
- #BA8B7C
- RGB (0-255)
- 186, 139, 124
- CIELAB (D65)
- 61.96, 15.80, 15.00
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 3859
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3064 Desert Sand | #C48E70 | 5.60 |
| 3861 Cocoa Light | #A68881 | 5.86 |
| 223 Shell Pink Light | #CC847C | 6.54 |
| 21 Alizarin Light | #D79982 | 6.63 |
| 407 Desert Sand Medium | #BB8161 | 6.73 |
Free patterns using DMC 3859
Choosing Rosewood Light 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.