DMC 3820Straw Dark
DMC 3820 — Straw Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #DFB65F
- RGB
- 223, 182, 95
- HSL
- 41°, 67%, 62%
- Anchor
- 306
- DMC code
- 3820
- Color family
- Yellows & golds
Nearest DMC colors to 3820
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3820 is out of stock.
- DMC 728
Topaz
ΔE 3.3
- DMC 729
Old Gold Medium
ΔE 5.1
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 19
Autumn Gold medium Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 833
Golden Olive Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3821
Straw
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 742
Tangerine Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 3852
Straw Very Dark
ΔE 7.1
- DMC 743
Yellow Medium
ΔE 7.2
- DMC 725
Topaz Medium Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3827
Golden Brown Pale
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 372
Mustard Light
ΔE 8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3820?
- DMC 3820 is Straw Dark, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #DFB65F — RGB 223, 182, 95 and HSL 41°, 67%, 62% — and it falls in the yellows & golds range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.
- What DMC number is Straw Dark?
- Straw Dark is DMC 3820, and it converts to Anchor 306. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3820?
- DMC 3820 (Straw Dark) converts to Anchor 306. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.
- What is the hex code for DMC 3820?
- DMC 3820 (Straw Dark) is #DFB65F in hex — that's RGB 223, 182, 95 or HSL 41°, 67%, 62%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- How do I shade with DMC 3820?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3820 (62% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19) sits at 67% for highlights, and Old Gold Medium (DMC 729) at 53% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 3820?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3820 are Topaz (DMC 728), Old Gold Medium (DMC 729), Golden Olive Very Light (DMC 834), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3820 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.