19 — Medium Light Autumn Gold
Oranges family
DMC 19 — Medium Light Autumn Gold — has hex #CC9C52 and RGB 204, 156, 82. This medium-light, vivid orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 19
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 19
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 19
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for DMC 19
DMC threads that pair well with 19, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 19 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 19
Known as Medium Light Autumn Gold, DMC 19 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with golden orange tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits seasonal designs and pumpkins particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with marigolds or fall wreaths for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 19 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 19 is Medium Light Autumn Gold — a medium-light orange thread (hex #CC9C52, RGB 204, 156, 82). It shows up most in monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 19?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) is Anchor 372 (Tan) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 874 (Gold Very Light, 67%) and Anchor 311 (Tangerine Very Light, 66%).
Which DMC threads are close to 19?
The closest DMC threads to 19 are 422 Hazelnut Brown light (ΔE 4.68), 3820 Straw dark (ΔE 5.18), and 834 Golden Olive very light (ΔE 5.51). These are useful substitutes when 19 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 19 good for?
DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring monarch butterflies, persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 19.
What fabric color works best with DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 19 has a contrast ratio of about 2.5:1 on white fabric and 8.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.