DMC 3820 Dark Straw
DMC 3820 Dark Straw is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#DFB65F and RGB 223, 182, 95. The closest substitute is DMC 728 Topaz.
Color values
| DMC code | 3820 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Straw |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #DFB65F |
| RGB | 223, 182, 95 |
| HSL | 41°, 67%, 62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 3821 Straw | View color | Close |
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3827 Pale Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 832 Golden Olive | 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 3820 in patterns
Dark Straw 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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