DMC 3854 Medium Autumn Gold
DMC 3854 Medium Autumn Gold is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#F2AF68 and RGB 242, 175, 104. The closest substitute is DMC 3827 Pale Golden Brown.
Color values
| DMC code | 3854 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Autumn Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #F2AF68 |
| RGB | 242, 175, 104 |
| HSL | 31°, 84%, 68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3827 Pale Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 977 Light Golden Brown | View color | Close |
| 728 Topaz | View color | Close |
| 402 Very Light Mahogany | View color | Close |
| 436 Tan | View color | Similar |
| 3820 Dark Straw | 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 3854 in patterns
Medium 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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