What color is DMC 3822?

DMC 3822 is Light Straw, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F6DC98 (RGB 246, 220, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3822?

Anchor 295 is the closest published match for DMC 3822. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3822?

DMC 3822 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Straw shades. The next darker one is DMC 3821 Straw.

Can I get DMC 3822 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3822 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3822

DMC 3822 Light Straw

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3822.

Code3822

NameLight Straw

Hex#F6DC98

RGB246, 220, 152

HSL43°, 84%, 78%

CIELAB88.5, -0.4, 36.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3822 is Anchor 295. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Straw shades

All 4 DMC Straw shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3822 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3822

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3822, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3822Light StrawThis color
799Medium Delft Blue

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3341Apricot
3822Light StrawThis color
165Very Light Moss Green

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3822Light StrawThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3822Light StrawThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
209Dark Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3822?: DMC 3822 is Light Straw, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F6DC98 (RGB 246, 220, 152), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3822?: Anchor 295 is the closest published match for DMC 3822. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3822?: DMC 3822 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Straw shades. The next darker one is DMC 3821 Straw.
Can I get DMC 3822 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3822 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3822

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

Try Craft Studio free