DMC 3826 — Golden Brown

• DMC 420

  Hazelnut Brown Dark

  ΔE 3.6

• DMC 435

  Brown Very Light

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 167

  Yellow Beige Very Dark

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 781

  Topaz Very Dark

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 782

  Topaz Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3773

  Desert Sand Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 301

  Mahogany Medium

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 611

  Drab Brown

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3772

  Desert Sand Very Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3863

  Mocha Beige Medium

  ΔE 8.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3826?

DMC 3826 is Golden Brown, a medium brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #AD7239 — RGB 173, 114, 57 and HSL 29°, 50%, 45% — and it falls in the browns & tans range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Golden Brown?

Golden Brown is DMC 3826, and it converts to Anchor 1049. 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 3826?

DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) converts to Anchor 1049. 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 3826?

DMC 3826 (Golden Brown) is #AD7239 in hex — that's RGB 173, 114, 57 or HSL 29°, 50%, 45%. 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 3826?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3826 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Brown Very Light (DMC 435) sits at 50% for highlights, and Topaz Very Dark (DMC 781) at 38% 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 3826?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3826 are Hazelnut Brown Dark (DMC 420), Brown Very Light (DMC 435), Yellow Beige Very Dark (DMC 167), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3826 is out of stock.