What color is DMC 3855?

DMC 3855 is Light Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FAD396 (RGB 250, 211, 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 3855?

Anchor 311 is the closest published match for DMC 3855. 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 3855?

DMC 3855 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades. The next darker one is DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold.

Can I get DMC 3855 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3855 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3855 Light Autumn Gold

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3855.

Code3855

NameLight Autumn Gold

Hex#FAD396

RGB250, 211, 150

HSL37°, 91%, 78%

CIELAB86.6, 5.6, 35.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3855 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 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 3855 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 3855

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3855, 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.

3855Light Autumn GoldThis color
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Analogous

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

3341Apricot
3855Light Autumn GoldThis color
445Light Lemon

Triadic

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

3855Light Autumn GoldThis color
954Nile Green
553Violet

Split complementary

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

3855Light Autumn GoldThis color
3766Light Peacock Blue
209Dark Lavender

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3855?: DMC 3855 is Light Autumn Gold, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #FAD396 (RGB 250, 211, 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 3855?: Anchor 311 is the closest published match for DMC 3855. 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 3855?: DMC 3855 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Autumn Gold shades. The next darker one is DMC 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold.
Can I get DMC 3855 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3855 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3855

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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