DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold
DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold is a Oranges family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#FAD396 and RGB 250, 211, 150. The closest substitute is DMC 3822 Light Straw.
Color values
| DMC code | 3855 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Autumn Gold |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #FAD396 |
| RGB | 250, 211, 150 |
| HSL | 37°, 91%, 78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3822 Light Straw | View color | Close |
| 676 Light Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 738 Very Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 834 Very Light Golden Olive | View color | Close |
| 437 Light Tan | View color | Close |
| 3827 Pale 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 3855 in patterns
Light 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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