DMC 3824 Light Apricot
DMC 3824 Light Apricot is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FECDC2 and RGB 254, 205, 194. The closest substitute is DMC 754 Light Peach.
Color values
| DMC code | 3824 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Apricot |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FECDC2 |
| RGB | 254, 205, 194 |
| HSL | 11°, 97%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 754 Light Peach | View color | Very close |
| 3779 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 761 Light Salmon | View color | Close |
| 963 Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose | View color | Close |
| 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 224 Very Light Shell Pink | 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 3824 in patterns
Light Apricot sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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