DMC 3829 Very Dark Old Gold
DMC 3829 Very Dark Old Gold is a Browns family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#A98204 and RGB 169, 130, 4. The closest substitute is DMC 680 Dark Old Gold.
Color values
| DMC code | 3829 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Old Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #A98204 |
| RGB | 169, 130, 4 |
| HSL | 46°, 95%, 34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 680 Dark Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3852 Very Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 783 Medium Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 782 Dark Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Similar |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | 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 3829 in patterns
Very Dark Old Gold sits in the Browns family and works as a earth tone and shading color. It is a natural fit for animal fur, tree bark, hair, wood, coffee, houses, and rustic borders, and for natural shadows in landscapes and pet portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, creams, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: pet portraits, house portraits, woodland patterns.
- Also useful for warm outlines when black feels too harsh.
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