DMC 3854 — Autumn Gold Medium

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 3.1

• DMC 977

  Golden Brown Light

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 3853

  Autumn Gold Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 741

  Tangerine Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 742

  Tangerine Light

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 402

  Mahogany Very Light

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3825

  Pumpkin Pale

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 3820

  Straw Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 436

  Tan

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3855

  Autumn Gold Light

  ΔE 10.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3854?

DMC 3854 is Autumn Gold Medium, a light brown shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #F2AF68 — RGB 242, 175, 104 and HSL 31°, 84%, 68% — 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 Medium?

Autumn Gold Medium is DMC 3854, and it converts to Anchor 313. 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 3854?

DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold Medium) converts to Anchor 313. 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 3854?

DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold Medium) is #F2AF68 in hex — that's RGB 242, 175, 104 or HSL 31°, 84%, 68%. 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 3854?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3854 (68% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Golden Brown Pale (DMC 3827) sits at 72% for highlights, and Golden Brown Light (DMC 977) at 60% 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 3854?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3854 are Golden Brown Pale (DMC 3827), Golden Brown Light (DMC 977), Topaz (DMC 728), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3854 is out of stock.