DMC 3821Straw
DMC 3821 — Straw
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #F3CE75
- RGB
- 243, 206, 117
- HSL
- 42°, 84%, 71%
- Anchor
- 305
- DMC code
- 3821
- Color family
- Yellows & golds
Nearest DMC colors to 3821
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3821 is out of stock.
- DMC 743
Yellow Medium
ΔE 2.1
- DMC 19
Autumn Gold medium Light
ΔE 3.1
- DMC 3822
Straw Light
ΔE 5.2
- DMC 726
Topaz Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3855
Autumn Gold Light
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 3820
Straw Dark
ΔE 5.9
- DMC 834
Golden Olive Very Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 744
Yellow Pale
ΔE 6.3
- DMC 725
Topaz Medium Light
ΔE 6.5
- DMC 676
Old Gold Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 742
Tangerine Light
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 728
Topaz
ΔE 7.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3821?
- DMC 3821 is Straw, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F3CE75 — RGB 243, 206, 117 and HSL 42°, 84%, 71% — 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?
- Straw is DMC 3821, and it converts to Anchor 305. 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 3821?
- DMC 3821 (Straw) converts to Anchor 305. 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 3821?
- DMC 3821 (Straw) is #F3CE75 in hex — that's RGB 243, 206, 117 or HSL 42°, 84%, 71%. 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 3821?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3821 (71% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Light (DMC 3822) sits at 78% for highlights, and Straw Dark (DMC 3820) at 62% 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 3821?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3821 are Yellow Medium (DMC 743), Autumn Gold medium Light (DMC 19), Straw Light (DMC 3822), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3821 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.