3822 — Straw light
Oranges family
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 Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3822
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3822
DMC threads that pair well with 3822, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3822 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 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light, 77%) and Anchor 295 (Golden Yellow Medium Light, 76%).
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.