DMC 3829Old Gold Very Dark
DMC 3829 — Old Gold Very Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A98204
- RGB
- 169, 130, 4
- Anchor
- 901
- DMC code
- 3829
Nearest DMC colors to 3829
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3829 is out of stock.
- DMC 680
Old Gold Dark
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 782
Topaz Dark
ΔE 7.4
- DMC 783
Topaz Medium
ΔE 9.1
- DMC 831
Golden Olive Medium
ΔE 9.5
- DMC 832
Golden Olive
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 3852
Straw Very Dark
ΔE 9.7
- DMC 732
Olive Green
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 781
Topaz Very Dark
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 731
Olive Green Dark
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 167
Yellow Beige Very Dark
ΔE 10.9
- DMC 729
Old Gold Medium
ΔE 11.4
- DMC 730
Olive Green Very Dark
ΔE 12.0
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3829?
- DMC 3829 (Old Gold Very Dark) converts to Anchor 901. 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 3829?
- DMC 3829 (Old Gold Very Dark) is #A98204 in hex, or RGB 169, 130, 4. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 3829?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3829 are Old Gold Dark (DMC 680), Topaz Dark (DMC 782), Topaz Medium (DMC 783), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3829 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.