DMC 3829 — Old Gold Very Dark

• 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 color is DMC 3829?

DMC 3829 is Old Gold Very Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A98204 — RGB 169, 130, 4 and HSL 46°, 95%, 34% — 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 Old Gold Very Dark?

Old Gold Very Dark is DMC 3829, and it converts to Anchor 901. 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 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 — that's RGB 169, 130, 4 or HSL 46°, 95%, 34%. 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 3829?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3829 (34% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Old Gold Dark (DMC 680) sits at 40% 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 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.