DMC 3826 Golden Brown
DMC 3826 Golden Brown is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#AD7239 and RGB 173, 114, 57. The closest substitute is DMC 435 Very Light Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 3826 |
|---|---|
| Name | Golden Brown |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #AD7239 |
| RGB | 173, 114, 57 |
| HSL | 29°, 50%, 45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 435 Very Light Brown | View color | Close |
| 420 Dark Hazelnut Brown | View color | Close |
| 781 Very Dark Topaz | View color | Close |
| 167 Very Dark Yellow Beige | View color | Close |
| 434 Light Brown | View color | Close |
| 780 Ultra Very Dark Topaz | 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 3826 in patterns
Golden Brown 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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