DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale
DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale is a light, rich orange with the screen hex #fdbd96. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1012 Chicory Light at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium at ΔE 5.7 (close).
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DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale
#fdbd96 · RGB 253, 189, 150
Closest to DMC 3825 in other brands
- Anchor 1012 Chicory Light ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 5.7 close
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 3.8 close
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.2 close
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 5.8 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 4.3 close
DMC 3825 color values
| Code | 3825 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pumpkin Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #fdbd96 |
| RGB | 253, 189, 150 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 81.6, a* 18.2, b* 28.7 |
| HSL | 23°, 96 %, 79 % |
| Color family | Orange, 1 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 81.6) |
| DMC color card | row 15-06 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1012 Chicory Light, ΔE 4.1 |
DMC 3825 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3825: the best is Anchor 1012 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1012 | Chicory Light | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 881 | Copper | 4.2 | close |
| Anchor | 4146 | Sportsman Flesh | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2309 | Flesh Medium | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 2503 | Bright Terracotta Light | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2605 | Peach Very Light | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Orange Cream | code 80-15255 | 3.8 | close |
| Perler | Sand | code 80-19098 | 6.1 | similar |
| Hama | 56 | Red (Glow in the Dark) | 4.2 | close |
| Hama | 78 | Light Peach | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S67 | Vanilla | 5.8 | close |
| Artkal S | S50 | Mandys Pink | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 4.3 | close |
| Nabbi | N26 | Peach | 5.7 | close |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3825
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3825; the nearest, DMC 20 Shrimp, sits at ΔE 5.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shrimp | #f7af93 | 5.4 | a little darker |
| 402 | Mahogany Very Light | #f7a777 | 5.8 | darker and more saturated |
| 3856 | Mahogany Ultra Very Light | #ffd3b5 | 6.3 | lighter and more muted |
| 3771 | Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light | #f4bba9 | 6.9 | more muted |
| 437 | Tan Light | #e4bb8e | 7.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 945 | Tawny | #fbd5bb | 7.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | #f7bb77 | 8.3 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 3854 | Autumn Gold Medium | #f2af68 | 8.8 | darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 3825: lighter and darker orange steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC orange family, L* from 82 to 69.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3825
One strand each of DMC 402 and DMC 3856 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 20, ΔE 5.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light + 1 × DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light | #fbbf9a | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 945 Tawny + 1 × DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dark | #f7b990 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale | #f6bb93 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3825
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #fdbd96; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3825
Substituting DMC 3825 takes care: Anchor 1012 is more muted (ΔE 4.1), and Madeira 2309 is more muted (ΔE 5.7). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3825 is number 1 of 21 in the DMC orange family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3825 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.9:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Orange Cream (ΔE 3.8), Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.2) and Artkal S S67 Vanilla (ΔE 5.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3825?
Anchor 1012 Chicory Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 881 (ΔE 4.2) and Anchor 4146 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is DMC 3825?
DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale is a light, rich orange in the orange family: hex #fdbd96, RGB 253, 189, 150, L* 81.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3825?
Inside DMC, DMC 20 Shrimp is nearest (ΔE 5.4). From other brands, Anchor 1012 (ΔE 4.1) or Madeira 2309 (ΔE 5.7). A 1+1 blend of DMC 402 and DMC 3856 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 3825 in Perler beads?
Perler Orange Cream (#efb79b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.8 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3825?
Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium at ΔE 5.7 (close), then Madeira 2503 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3856 Mahogany Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3771 Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light ΔE 6.9
- DMC 437 Tan Light ΔE 7.4
- DMC 945 Tawny ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 8.3
- DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium ΔE 8.8
DMC 3825 in other brands
- Madeira 2309 Flesh Medium ΔE 5.7
- Perler Orange Cream ΔE 3.8
- Hama 56 Red (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.2
- Artkal S S67 Vanilla ΔE 5.8
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 4.3