19 — Medium Light Autumn Gold
Oranges family#CC9C52
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.
About DMC 19
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Soft Peach
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 19
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 19 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) in any brand.
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.
DMC 19 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Medium Light Autumn Gold turns up.
DMC 19 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 19.
Diamond painting: 19 is not in the standard drill set, so kits rarely call for it. Loose-drill shops that pour to DMC numbers are the usual source if a chart does.
Color Harmonies for DMC 19
DMC threads that pair well with 19, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC19 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 890 (Old Gold Medium) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 943 (Tan Medium, 74%) and Anchor 945 (Yellow Green Very Light, 70%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 19?
No. DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 19?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Trebizond 0233 Burnished Gold (96%), Appleton 843 Heraldic Gold (95%), Vineyard Merino 1230 Antique Gold (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.