3822 — Straw light
Oranges family#F0C65F
DMC 3822 (Straw light) is a medium-light, highly saturated orange shade with hex code #F0C65F and RGB values 240, 198, 95. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3822
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Corn Husk
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3822
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 3822 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.
More stranded cotton
Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
Other threads & beads
Fuse beads
Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3822 (Straw light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3822
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3822
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3822 (Straw light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
DMC 3822 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 Straw light turns up.
DMC 3822 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 3822.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3822, Diamond Drills USA DMC3822. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3822 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3822
DMC threads that pair well with 3822, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3822 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3822
A medium-light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, DMC 3822 carries the name Straw light with golden orange tones. Its fresh and confident presence shines in pumpkins and marigolds alike. Pull this thread for fall wreaths or citrus motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3822?
DMC 3822 is called Straw light. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #F0C65F, RGB 240, 198, 95) in the oranges family, commonly used for persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3822?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3822 (Straw light) is Anchor 305 (Topaz Very Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 293 (Golden Yellow Light, 81%) and Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light, 77%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3822?
The closest DMC threads to 3822 are 743 Yellow medium (ΔE 3.98), 726 Topaz light (ΔE 5.36), and 18 Yellow Plum (ΔE 5.67). These are useful substitutes when 3822 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3822?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3822 (Straw light) for charts featuring persimmon patterns, autumn leaves, sunsets, warm accents. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3822 (Straw light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3822 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.9:1 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 3822?
No. DMC 3822 (Straw light) 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.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3822?
Diamond Dotz D3822 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3822 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3822 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3822?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 522 Straw light (100%), Vineyard Silk 046 Old Gold (95%), Needle Necessities 63 Gold Rush (94%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.