What color is DMC 3823?

DMC 3823 is Ultra Pale Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBEFC2 (RGB 251, 239, 194), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3823?

Anchor 386 is the closest published match for DMC 3823. 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 3823?

DMC 3823 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Yellow shades. The next darker one is DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow.

Can I get DMC 3823 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3823 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3823

DMC 3823 Ultra Pale Yellow

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3823.

Code3823

NameUltra Pale Yellow

Hex#FBEFC2

RGB251, 239, 194

HSL47°, 88%, 87%

CIELAB94.4, -2.9, 23.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3823 is Anchor 386. 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 Yellow shades

All 4 DMC Yellow 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 3823 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 3823

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3823, 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.

3823Ultra Pale YellowThis color
341Light Blue Violet

Analogous

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

754Light Peach
3823Ultra Pale YellowThis color
11Light Tender Green

Triadic

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

3823Ultra Pale YellowThis color
13Medium Light Nile Green
3609Ultra Light Plum

Split complementary

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

3823Ultra Pale YellowThis color
827Very Light Blue
554Light Violet

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3823?: DMC 3823 is Ultra Pale Yellow, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FBEFC2 (RGB 251, 239, 194), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3823?: Anchor 386 is the closest published match for DMC 3823. 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 3823?: DMC 3823 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Yellow shades. The next darker one is DMC 745 Light Pale Yellow.
Can I get DMC 3823 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3823 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3823

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