DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin
DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FDBD96 and RGB 253, 189, 150. The closest substitute is DMC 20 Shrimp.
Color values
| DMC code | 3825 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pale Pumpkin |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FDBD96 |
| RGB | 253, 189, 150 |
| HSL | 23°, 96%, 79% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Shrimp | View color | Close |
| 437 Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 3771 Ultra Very Light Terra Cotta | View color | Close |
| 402 Very Light Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 3341 Apricot | View color | Similar |
| 3856 Ultra Very Light Mahogany | 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 3825 in patterns
Pale Pumpkin sits in the Oranges family and works as a warm highlight and autumn color. It is a natural fit for pumpkins, sunsets, copper details, fall leaves, and warm lettering, and for golden highlights in animal fur and landscapes.
- Pairs well with browns, warm yellows, muted greens.
- Pattern ideas: pumpkin designs, autumn samplers, sunset landscapes.
- Also useful for playful accents in beginner-friendly designs.
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