DMC 3827 — Golden Brown Pale

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 402

  Mahogany Very Light

  ΔE 9.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3827?

DMC 3827 is Golden Brown Pale, a light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F7BB77 — RGB 247, 187, 119 and HSL 32°, 89%, 72% — 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 Golden Brown Pale?

Golden Brown Pale is DMC 3827, and it converts to Anchor 311. 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 3827?

DMC 3827 (Golden Brown Pale) converts to Anchor 311. 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 3827?

DMC 3827 (Golden Brown Pale) is #F7BB77 in hex — that's RGB 247, 187, 119 or HSL 32°, 89%, 72%. 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 3827?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3827 (72% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Autumn Gold Light (DMC 3855) sits at 78% for highlights, and Autumn Gold Medium (DMC 3854) at 68% 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 3827?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3827 are Autumn Gold Medium (DMC 3854), Topaz (DMC 728), Tan Light (DMC 437), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3827 is out of stock.