What color is DMC 3825?

DMC 3825 is Pale Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDBD96 (RGB 253, 189, 150), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3825?

Anchor 323 is the closest published match for DMC 3825, and some conversion charts list Anchor 891 instead. 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 3825?

DMC 3825 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades. The next darker one is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.

Can I get DMC 3825 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3825 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3825

DMC 3825 Pale Pumpkin

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3825.

Code3825

NamePale Pumpkin

Hex#FDBD96

RGB253, 189, 150

HSL23°, 96%, 79%

CIELAB81.6, 18.2, 28.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3825 is Anchor 323 (some charts list 891). 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 Pumpkin shades

All 3 DMC Pumpkin 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 3825 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 3825

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3825, 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.

3825Pale PumpkinThis color
813Light Blue

Analogous

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

893Light Carnation
3825Pale PumpkinThis color
744Pale Yellow

Triadic

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

3825Pale PumpkinThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3825?: DMC 3825 is Pale Pumpkin, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FDBD96 (RGB 253, 189, 150), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3825?: Anchor 323 is the closest published match for DMC 3825, and some conversion charts list Anchor 891 instead. 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 3825?: DMC 3825 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Pumpkin shades. The next darker one is DMC 970 Light Pumpkin.
Can I get DMC 3825 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3825 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3825

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