DMC 3855 — Autumn Gold Light

• DMC 738

  Tan Very Light

  ΔE 3.9

• DMC 3822

  Straw Light

  ΔE 4.8

• DMC 676

  Old Gold Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 743

  Yellow Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 3821

  Straw

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 834

  Golden Olive Very Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 745

  Yellow Pale Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 437

  Tan Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3827

  Golden Brown Pale

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 19

  Autumn Gold medium Light

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 744

  Yellow Pale

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 728

  Topaz

  ΔE 8.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3855?

DMC 3855 is Autumn Gold Light, a very light yellow shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #FAD396 — RGB 250, 211, 150 and HSL 37°, 91%, 78% — 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 Autumn Gold Light?

Autumn Gold Light is DMC 3855, and it converts to Anchor 311. 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 3855?

DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold Light) converts to Anchor 311. 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 3855?

DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold Light) is #FAD396 in hex — that's RGB 250, 211, 150 or HSL 37°, 91%, 78%. 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 3855?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3855 (78% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Yellow Pale Light (DMC 745) sits at 84% for highlights, and Old Gold Light (DMC 676) at 75% 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 3855?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3855 are Tan Very Light (DMC 738), Straw Light (DMC 3822), Old Gold Light (DMC 676), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3855 is out of stock.