DMC 3821 Straw
DMC 3821 Straw is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F3CE75 and RGB 243, 206, 117. The closest substitute is DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold.
Color values
| DMC code | 3821 |
|---|---|
| Name | Straw |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F3CE75 |
| RGB | 243, 206, 117 |
| HSL | 42°, 84%, 71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold | View color | Very close |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 743 Medium Yellow | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 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 3821 in patterns
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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