What color is DMC 3854?

DMC 3854 is Medium Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F2AF68 (RGB 242, 175, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3854?

Anchor 313 is the closest published match for DMC 3854. 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 3854?

Among DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold and the next darker one is DMC 3853 Dark Autumn Gold.

Can I get DMC 3854 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3854 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3854 Medium Autumn Gold

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3854.

Code3854

NameMedium Autumn Gold

Hex#F2AF68

RGB242, 175, 104

HSL31°, 84%, 68%

CIELAB76.4, 17.0, 45.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3854 is Anchor 313. 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 3854 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 3854

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3854, 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.

3854Medium Autumn GoldThis color
3843Electric Blue

Analogous

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

3328Dark Salmon
3854Medium Autumn GoldThis color
3819Light Moss Green

Triadic

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

3854Medium Autumn GoldThis color
954Nile Green
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

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

3854Medium Autumn GoldThis color
3846Light Bright Turquoise
32Dark Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3854?: DMC 3854 is Medium Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #F2AF68 (RGB 242, 175, 104), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3854?: Anchor 313 is the closest published match for DMC 3854. 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 3854?: Among DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades, the next lighter one is DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold and the next darker one is DMC 3853 Dark Autumn Gold.
Can I get DMC 3854 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3854 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3854

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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