DMC 3852 — Straw Very Dark

• DMC 729

  Old Gold Medium

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 783

  Topaz Medium

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 832

  Golden Olive

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 680

  Old Gold Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 833

  Golden Olive Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 370

  Mustard Medium

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 371

  Mustard

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3829

  Old Gold Very Dark

  ΔE 9.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3852?

DMC 3852 is Straw Very Dark, a medium yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #CD9D37 — RGB 205, 157, 55 and HSL 41°, 60%, 51% — 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 Straw Very Dark?

Straw Very Dark is DMC 3852, and it converts to Anchor 890. 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 3852?

DMC 3852 (Straw Very Dark) converts to Anchor 890. 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 3852?

DMC 3852 (Straw Very Dark) is #CD9D37 in hex — that's RGB 205, 157, 55 or HSL 41°, 60%, 51%. 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 3852?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3852 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Straw Dark (DMC 3820) sits at 62% for highlights, and Topaz Medium (DMC 783) at 47% 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 3852?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3852 are Old Gold Medium (DMC 729), Topaz Medium (DMC 783), Golden Olive (DMC 832), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3852 is out of stock.