DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold
DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#E5C571 and RGB 229, 197, 113. The closest substitute is DMC 3821 Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Light Autumn Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #E5C571 |
| RGB | 229, 197, 113 |
| HSL | 43°, 69%, 67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3821 Straw | View color | Very close |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 834 Very Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Similar |
| 3822 Light Straw | View color | Similar |
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 19 in patterns
Medium Light Autumn Gold sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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