DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark
On screen, DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark reads as a medium, vivid yellow (#a98204). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 907 Saffron Dark at ΔE 4.1 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium at ΔE 4.6 (close).
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DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark
#a98204 · RGB 169, 130, 4
Closest to DMC 3829 in other brands
- Anchor 907 Saffron Dark ΔE 4.1 close
- Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium ΔE 4.6 close
- Perler Honey ΔE 13.2 loose
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 14.2 loose
- Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté ΔE 7.0 similar
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 16.1 loose
DMC 3829 color values
| Code | 3829 |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Gold Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #a98204 |
| RGB | 169, 130, 4 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 56.5, a* 5.2, b* 61.1 |
| HSL | 46°, 95 %, 34 % |
| Color family | Yellow, 42 of 44 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 56.5) |
| DMC color card | row 13-23 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 907 Saffron Dark, ΔE 4.1 |
DMC 3829 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3829: the best is Anchor 907 at ΔE 4.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 907 | Saffron Dark | 4.1 | close |
| Anchor | 888 | Sand Stone Medium Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 855 | Turf Medium | 8.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 2202 | Old Gold Medium | 4.6 | close |
| Madeira | 2111 | Avocado Medium | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2203 | Old Gold | 7.8 | similar |
| Perler | Honey | code 80-15249 | 13.2 | loose |
| Perler | Sunflower | code 80-15268 | 17.1 | loose |
| Hama | 14 | Transparent Yellow | 14.2 | loose |
| Hama | 61 | Gold | 15.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S111 | Caffe Latté | 7.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S110 | Beach Beige | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N20 | Light Brown | 16.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N29 | Gold | 16.4 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3829
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3829; the nearest, DMC 680 Old Gold Dark, sits at ΔE 4.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | Old Gold Dark | #bc8d0e | 4.8 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 782 | Topaz Dark | #ae7720 | 7.4 | a little darker and more muted |
| 783 | Topaz Medium | #ce9124 | 9.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 831 | Golden Olive Medium | #aa8f56 | 9.5 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 832 | Golden Olive | #bd9b51 | 9.6 | lighter and more muted |
| 3852 | Straw Very Dark | #cd9d37 | 9.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 732 | Olive Green | #948c36 | 10.2 | more muted |
| 781 | Topaz Very Dark | #a26d20 | 10.2 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3829: lighter and darker yellow steps
4 lighter steps and 1 darker step from the DMC yellow family, L* from 68 to 51.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3852 | Straw Very Dark | 67.6 |
| 3 lighter | 832 | Golden Olive | 65.6 |
| 2 lighter | 783 | Topaz Medium | 64.6 |
| 1 lighter | 680 | Old Gold Dark | 61.5 |
| this color | 3829 | Old Gold Very Dark | 56.5 |
| 1 darker | 730 | Olive Green Very Dark | 50.8 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3829
One strand each of DMC 783 and DMC 730 models at ΔE 3.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 680, ΔE 4.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3829 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 783 Topaz Medium + 1 × DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark | #ad872a | 3.0 |
| 1 × DMC 680 Old Gold Dark + 1 × DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark | #a28423 | 3.1 |
| 1 × DMC 782 Topaz Dark + 1 × DMC 732 Olive Green | #a2822c | 3.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3829
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #a98204; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (yellow) | 445 | Lemon Light | 3.3:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 5.9:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 938 | Coffee Brown Ultra Dark | 4.3:1 |
Stitching with DMC 3829
Substituting DMC 3829 takes care: Anchor 907 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.1), and Madeira 2202 is a little darker and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.6). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3829 is number 42 of 44 in the DMC yellow family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 680 Old Gold Dark and down to DMC 730 Olive Green Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3829 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 5.9:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (3.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Honey (ΔE 13.2), Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 14.2) and Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté (ΔE 7.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3829?
Anchor 907 Saffron Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark (ΔE 4.1, close). Runners-up: Anchor 888 (ΔE 6.0) and Anchor 855 (ΔE 8.2).
What color is DMC 3829?
DMC 3829 Old Gold Very Dark is a medium, vivid yellow in the yellow family: hex #a98204, RGB 169, 130, 4, L* 56.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3829?
Inside DMC, DMC 680 Old Gold Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.8). From other brands, Anchor 907 (ΔE 4.1) or Madeira 2202 (ΔE 4.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 783 and DMC 730 models at ΔE 3.0.
What is DMC 3829 in Perler beads?
Perler Honey (#da8c2c) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 13.2 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 14 Transparent Yellow (ΔE 14.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3829?
Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium at ΔE 4.6 (close), then Madeira 2111 at ΔE 6.6.
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DMC 3829 in other brands
- Anchor 907 Saffron Dark ΔE 4.1
- Madeira 2202 Old Gold Medium ΔE 4.6
- Perler Honey ΔE 13.2
- Hama 14 Transparent Yellow ΔE 14.2
- Artkal S S111 Caffe Latté ΔE 7.0
- Nabbi N20 Light Brown ΔE 16.1