DMC E3821 Light Effects Precious Metal Gold
DMC E3821 Light Effects Precious Metal Gold is a metallic DMC Light Effects thread with on-screen hex value
#DAA520 and RGB 218, 165, 32. Use it for sparkle accents rather than large filled areas.
Color values
| DMC code | E3821 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Effects Precious Metal Gold |
| Range | DMC Light Effects (metallic) |
| Hex | #DAA520 |
| RGB | 218, 165, 32 |
| HSL | 43°, 74%, 49% |
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 |
| 783 Medium Topaz | View color | Close |
| 3852 Very Dark Straw | View color | Close |
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Similar |
| 725 Medium Light Topaz | View color | Similar |
| 742 Light 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.
Stitching with DMC Light Effects
Light Effects Precious Metal Gold is a metallic Light Effects thread. The finish matters more than the hue: it catches light in a way matte cotton cannot, so use it for sparkle accents, stars, ornaments, and lettering highlights rather than large filled areas. Metallic thread frays faster, so stitch with shorter lengths and a slightly larger needle.
The nearest Stranded Cotton colors below match on screen color only; none of them will replicate the metallic sheen.
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