What color is DMC 3853?

DMC 3853 is Dark Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F29746 (RGB 242, 151, 70), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3853?

Anchor 1003 is the closest published match for DMC 3853. 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 3853?

DMC 3853 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3854 Medium Autumn Gold.

Can I get DMC 3853 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3853 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3853 Dark Autumn Gold

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3853.

Code3853

NameDark Autumn Gold

Hex#F29746

RGB242, 151, 70

HSL28°, 87%, 61%

CIELAB70.5, 27.5, 55.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3853 is Anchor 1003. 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 Autumn Gold shades

All 4 DMC Autumn Gold 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 3853 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 3853

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3853, 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.

3853Dark Autumn GoldThis color
995Dark Electric Blue

Analogous

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

666Bright Christmas Red
3853Dark Autumn GoldThis color
307Lemon

Triadic

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

3853Dark Autumn GoldThis color
703Chartreuse
32Dark Blueberry

Split complementary

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

3853Dark Autumn GoldThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3853?: DMC 3853 is Dark Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F29746 (RGB 242, 151, 70), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3853?: Anchor 1003 is the closest published match for DMC 3853. 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 3853?: DMC 3853 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3854 Medium Autumn Gold.
Can I get DMC 3853 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3853 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3853

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.

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