DMC 3824 — Apricot Light

• DMC 754

  Peach Light

  ΔE 1.7

• DMC 353

  Peach

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 3779

  Rosewood Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 761

  Salmon Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3771

  Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 963

  Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 224

  Shell Pink Very Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 967

  Apricot Very Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 225

  Shell Pink Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 818

  Baby Pink

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3716

  Dusty Rose Medium Very Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3689

  Mauve Light

  ΔE 6.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3824?

DMC 3824 is Apricot Light, a very light orange shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FECDC2 — RGB 254, 205, 194 and HSL 11°, 97%, 88% — and it falls in the oranges range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Apricot Light?

Apricot Light is DMC 3824, and it converts to Anchor 8. 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 3824?

DMC 3824 (Apricot Light) converts to Anchor 8. 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 3824?

DMC 3824 (Apricot Light) is #FECDC2 in hex — that's RGB 254, 205, 194 or HSL 11°, 97%, 88%. 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 3824?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3824 (88% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Dusty Rose Ultra Very Light (DMC 963) sits at 92% for highlights, and Terra Cotta Ultra Very Light (DMC 3771) at 81% 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 3824?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3824 are Peach Light (DMC 754), Peach (DMC 353), Rosewood Ultra Very Light (DMC 3779), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3824 is out of stock.