What color is DMC 3824?

DMC 3824 is Light Apricot, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FECDC2 (RGB 254, 205, 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 3824?

Anchor 8 is the closest published match for DMC 3824. 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 3824?

Among DMC's 4 Apricot shades, the next lighter one is DMC 967 Very Light Apricot and the next darker one is DMC 3341 Apricot.

Can I get DMC 3824 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3824 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3824

DMC 3824 Light Apricot

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3824.

Code3824

NameLight Apricot

Hex#FECDC2

RGB254, 205, 194

HSL11°, 97%, 88%

CIELAB86.3, 15.7, 12.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3824 is Anchor 8. 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 Apricot shades

All 4 DMC Apricot 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 3824 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 3824

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3824, 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.

3824Light ApricotThis color
828Very Light Sky Blue

Analogous

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

3708Light Melon
3824Light ApricotThis color
3823Ultra Pale Yellow

Triadic

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

3824Light ApricotThis color
14Pale Apple Green
210Medium Lavender

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3824?: DMC 3824 is Light Apricot, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FECDC2 (RGB 254, 205, 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 3824?: Anchor 8 is the closest published match for DMC 3824. 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 3824?: Among DMC's 4 Apricot shades, the next lighter one is DMC 967 Very Light Apricot and the next darker one is DMC 3341 Apricot.
Can I get DMC 3824 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3824 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3824

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