DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium
DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium is a light, rich orange with the screen hex #f2af68. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 313 Tangerine Light at ΔE 3.0 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 2012 Tan Light at ΔE 2.5 (very close).
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DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium
#f2af68 · RGB 242, 175, 104
Closest to DMC 3854 in other brands
- Anchor 313 Tangerine Light ΔE 3.0 close
- Madeira 2012 Tan Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 5.7 close
- Hama 105 Light Apricot ΔE 7.2 similar
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 4.4 close
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.4 close
DMC 3854 color values
| Code | 3854 |
|---|---|
| Name | Autumn Gold Medium |
| Hex (screen) | #f2af68 |
| RGB | 242, 175, 104 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 76.4, a* 17.0, b* 45.7 |
| HSL | 31°, 84 %, 68 % |
| Color family | Orange, 3 of 21 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 76.4) |
| DMC color card | row 15-21 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 313 Tangerine Light, ΔE 3.0 |
DMC 3854 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3854: the best is Madeira 2012 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 313 | Tangerine Light | 3.0 | close |
| Anchor | 311 | Tangerine Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Anchor | 362 | Nutmeg Medium Light | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 2012 | Tan Light | 2.5 | very close |
| Madeira | 2513 | Golden Brown Bright | 3.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2013 | Tan Very Light | 4.2 | close |
| Perler | Cheddar | code 80-19057 | 5.7 | close |
| Perler | Apricot | code 80-15213 | 6.8 | similar |
| Hama | 105 | Light Apricot | 7.2 | similar |
| Hama | 61 | Gold | 7.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | SP3 | Pearlescent Orange | 4.4 | close |
| Artkal S | SE12 | Desert | 6.0 | close |
| Nabbi | N07 | Sand | 5.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N29 | Gold | 8.1 | similar |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3854
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3854; the nearest, DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale, sits at ΔE 3.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3827 | Golden Brown Pale | #f7bb77 | 3.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 977 | Golden Brown Light | #dc9c56 | 5.4 | darker |
| 728 | Topaz | #e4b468 | 5.7 | slightly more muted |
| 3853 | Autumn Gold Dark | #f29746 | 7.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 437 | Tan Light | #e4bb8e | 7.3 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 742 | Tangerine Light | #ffbf57 | 7.3 | lighter and more saturated |
| 402 | Mahogany Very Light | #f7a777 | 7.7 | slightly more muted |
| 3825 | Pumpkin Pale | #fdbd96 | 8.8 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3854: lighter and darker orange steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC orange family, L* from 82 to 69.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3854
One strand each of DMC 741 and DMC 437 models at ΔE 0.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3827, ΔE 3.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3854 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 741 Tangerine Medium + 1 × DMC 437 Tan Light | #f2b06b | 0.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3855 Autumn Gold Light + 1 × DMC 970 Pumpkin Light | #f9b46e | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale + 1 × DMC 977 Golden Brown Light | #eaac68 | 1.5 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3854
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #f2af68; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3854
Substituting DMC 3854 takes care: Anchor 313 is more saturated (ΔE 3.0), and Madeira 2012 is a little darker (ΔE 2.5). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3854 is number 3 of 21 in the DMC orange family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale and down to DMC 402 Mahogany Very Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3854 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.1:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.9:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Cheddar (ΔE 5.7), Hama 105 Light Apricot (ΔE 7.2) and Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange (ΔE 4.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3854?
Anchor 313 Tangerine Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium (ΔE 3.0, close). Runners-up: Anchor 311 (ΔE 3.6) and Anchor 362 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is DMC 3854?
DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Medium is a light, rich orange in the orange family: hex #f2af68, RGB 242, 175, 104, L* 76.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3854?
Inside DMC, DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale is nearest (ΔE 3.1). From other brands, Anchor 313 (ΔE 3.0) or Madeira 2012 (ΔE 2.5). A 1+1 blend of DMC 741 and DMC 437 models at ΔE 0.4.
What is DMC 3854 in Perler beads?
Perler Cheddar (#fbb146) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.7 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 105 Light Apricot (ΔE 7.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3854?
Madeira 2012 Tan Light at ΔE 2.5 (very close), then Madeira 2513 at ΔE 3.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3827 Golden Brown Pale ΔE 3.1
- DMC 437 Tan Light ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale ΔE 8.8
DMC 3854 in other brands
- Perler Cheddar ΔE 5.7
- Hama 105 Light Apricot ΔE 7.2
- Artkal S SP3 Pearlescent Orange ΔE 4.4
- Nabbi N07 Sand ΔE 5.4