DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light
On screen, DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light reads as a very light, rich yellow (#fad396). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light at ΔE 4.0 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light at ΔE 5.1 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light
#fad396 · RGB 250, 211, 150
Closest to DMC 3855 in other brands
- Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light ΔE 4.0 close
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.1 close
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 6.7 similar
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S32 Beeswax ΔE 3.5 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 10.9 loose
DMC 3855 color values
| Code | 3855 |
|---|---|
| Name | Autumn Gold Light |
| Hex (screen) | #fad396 |
| RGB | 250, 211, 150 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.6, a* 5.6, b* 35.3 |
| HSL | 37°, 91 %, 78 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 13 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.6) |
| DMC color card | row 15-20 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light, ΔE 4.0 |
DMC 3855 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3855: the best is Anchor 361 at ΔE 4.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 361 | Nutmeg Light | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 942 | Wheat Light | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 366 | Spice Very Light | 4.1 | close |
| Madeira | 2014 | Tan Ultra Very Light | 5.1 | close |
| Madeira | 112 | Yellow Light | 5.9 | close |
| Madeira | 2013 | Tan Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Perler | Rich Butter | code 80-15274 | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 9.3 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 27 | Beige | 11.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S32 | Beeswax | 3.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S149 | Creme | 5.8 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 10.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N21 | Light Yellow | 12.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3855
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3855; the nearest, DMC 738 Tan Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.9.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | Tan Very Light | #eccc9e | 3.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 3822 | Straw Light | #f6dc98 | 4.8 | a little lighter |
| 676 | Old Gold Light | #e5ce97 | 5.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 743 | Yellow Medium | #fed376 | 5.8 | more saturated |
| 3821 | Straw | #f3ce75 | 5.8 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | #dbbe7f | 6.4 | darker |
| 745 | Yellow Pale Light | #ffe9ad | 6.6 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 437 | Tan Light | #e4bb8e | 7.0 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3855: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC yellow family, L* from 95 to 78.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 727 | Topaz Very Light | 94.9 |
| 3 lighter | 745 | Yellow Pale Light | 92.8 |
| 2 lighter | 744 | Yellow Pale | 91.9 |
| 1 lighter | 3822 | Straw Light | 88.5 |
| this color | 3855 | Autumn Gold Light | 86.6 |
| 1 darker | 3821 | Straw | 84.2 |
| 2 darker | 676 | Old Gold Light | 83.5 |
| 3 darker | 19 | Autumn Gold Medium Light | 83.1 |
| 4 darker | 834 | Golden Olive Very Light | 78.1 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3855
One strand each of DMC 745 and DMC 3827 models at ΔE 0.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 738, ΔE 3.9).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3855 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light + 1 × DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale | #fbd495 | 0.5 |
| 1 × DMC 744 Yellow Pale + 1 × DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale | #fed395 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 745 Yellow Pale Light + 1 × DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium | #f9cf90 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3855
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fad396; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3855
Substituting DMC 3855 takes care: Anchor 361 is darker (ΔE 4.0), and Madeira 2014 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 5.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3855 is number 13 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3822 Straw Light and down to DMC 3821 Straw. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3855 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.8:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Rich Butter (ΔE 6.7), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S32 Beeswax (ΔE 3.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3855?
Anchor 361 Nutmeg Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light (ΔE 4.0, close). Runners-up: Anchor 942 (ΔE 4.0) and Anchor 366 (ΔE 4.1).
What color is DMC 3855?
DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light is a very light, rich yellow in the yellow family: hex #fad396, RGB 250, 211, 150, L* 86.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3855?
Inside DMC, DMC 738 Tan Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.9). From other brands, Anchor 361 (ΔE 4.0) or Madeira 2014 (ΔE 5.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 745 and DMC 3827 models at ΔE 0.5.
What is DMC 3855 in Perler beads?
Perler Rich Butter (#f6ca69) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 6.7 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3855?
Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light at ΔE 5.1 (close), then Madeira 112 at ΔE 5.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 738 Tan Very Light ΔE 3.9
- DMC 834 Golden Olive Very Light ΔE 6.4
- DMC 437 Tan Light ΔE 7.0
DMC 3855 in other brands
- Madeira 2014 Tan Ultra Very Light ΔE 5.1
- Perler Rich Butter ΔE 6.7
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S32 Beeswax ΔE 3.5
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 10.9