DMC 3822 — Straw Light

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 4.2

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 727

  Topaz Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 726

  Topaz Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 18

  Yellow Plum

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3822?

DMC 3822 is Straw Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F6DC98 — RGB 246, 220, 152 and HSL 43°, 84%, 78% — 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 Light?

Straw Light is DMC 3822, and it converts to Anchor 295. 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 3822?

DMC 3822 (Straw Light) converts to Anchor 295. 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 3822?

DMC 3822 (Straw Light) is #F6DC98 in hex — that's RGB 246, 220, 152 or HSL 43°, 84%, 78%. 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 3822?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3822 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Pale Light (DMC 745) sits at 84% for highlights, and Old Gold Light (DMC 676) at 75% 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 3822?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3822 are Yellow Pale Light (DMC 745), Yellow Pale (DMC 744), Old Gold Light (DMC 676), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3822 is out of stock.