DMC 3822 Light Straw
DMC 3822 Light Straw is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F6DC98 and RGB 246, 220, 152. The closest substitute is DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold.
Color values
| DMC code | 3822 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Straw |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F6DC98 |
| RGB | 246, 220, 152 |
| HSL | 43°, 84%, 78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3855 Light Autumn Gold | View color | Close |
| 676 Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 744 Pale Yellow | View color | Close |
| 727 Very Light Topaz | View color | Close |
| 834 Very Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 738 Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
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 3822 in patterns
Light 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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