DMC 3853 — Autumn Gold Dark

• DMC 970

  Pumpkin Light

  ΔE 4.5

• DMC 740

  Tangerine

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 971

  Pumpkin

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3854

  Autumn Gold Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 402

  Mahogany Very Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 922

  Copper Light

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3776

  Mahogany Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 976

  Golden Brown Medium

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3853?

DMC 3853 is Autumn Gold Dark, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F29746 — RGB 242, 151, 70 and HSL 28°, 87%, 61% — 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 Autumn Gold Dark?

Autumn Gold Dark is DMC 3853, and it converts to Anchor 1003. 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 3853?

DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold Dark) converts to Anchor 1003. 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 3853?

DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold Dark) is #F29746 in hex — that's RGB 242, 151, 70 or HSL 28°, 87%, 61%. 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 3853?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3853 (61% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Tangerine Medium (DMC 741) sits at 58% for highlights, and Pumpkin Light (DMC 970) at 52% 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 3853?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3853 are Pumpkin Light (DMC 970), Tangerine (DMC 740), Golden Brown Light (DMC 977), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3853 is out of stock.