DMC 3853 Dark Autumn Gold
DMC 3853 Dark Autumn Gold is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F29746 and RGB 242, 151, 70. The closest substitute is DMC 3776 Light Mahogany.
Color values
| DMC code | 3853 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Autumn Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F29746 |
| RGB | 242, 151, 70 |
| HSL | 28°, 87%, 61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3776 Light Mahogany | View color | Similar |
| 977 Light Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
| 922 Light Copper | View color | Similar |
| 3854 Medium Autumn Gold | View color | Similar |
| 741 Medium Tangerine | 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 3853 in patterns
Dark Autumn Gold 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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