What color is DMC 3827?

DMC 3827 is Pale Golden Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7BB77 (RGB 247, 187, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3827?

Anchor 311 is the closest published match for DMC 3827. 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 3827?

DMC 3827 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Golden Brown shades. The next darker one is DMC 977 Light Golden Brown.

Can I get DMC 3827 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3827 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3827

DMC 3827 Pale Golden Brown

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3827.

Code3827

NamePale Golden Brown

Hex#F7BB77

RGB247, 187, 119

HSL32°, 89%, 72%

CIELAB80.0, 13.9, 42.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3827 is Anchor 311. 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 Golden Brown shades

All 5 DMC Golden Brown 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 3827 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 3827

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3827, 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.

3827Pale Golden BrownThis color
3843Electric Blue

Analogous

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

3328Dark Salmon
3827Pale Golden BrownThis color
3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

3827Pale Golden BrownThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

3827Pale Golden BrownThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3827?: DMC 3827 is Pale Golden Brown, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F7BB77 (RGB 247, 187, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3827?: Anchor 311 is the closest published match for DMC 3827. 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 3827?: DMC 3827 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Golden Brown shades. The next darker one is DMC 977 Light Golden Brown.
Can I get DMC 3827 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3827 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3827

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