3824 — Apricot light
Pinks family#FFA58D
DMC 3824 — Apricot light — has hex #FFA58D and RGB 255, 165, 141. This light, highly saturated pink thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3824
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Strawberry Chew
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3824
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 3824 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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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 3824 (Apricot light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3824
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3824
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 3824 (Apricot light) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 3824 (Apricot light) sits a hair from DMC 353 (Peach) (ΔE 1.68) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
DMC 3824 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 Apricot light turns up.
DMC 3824 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 3824.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3824, Diamond Drills USA DMC3824. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3824 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3824
DMC threads that pair well with 3824, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Pinks Family
DMC3824 in context with nearby shades from the pinks color family.
About DMC 3824
Meet DMC 3824, Apricot light — a highly saturated, light thread in the pinks family. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for baby projects and peony petals. It pairs nicely in designs that call for flamingo designs or tulip blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3824 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3824 is Apricot light — a light pink thread (hex #FFA58D, RGB 255, 165, 141). It shows up most in skin tones and romantic motifs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3824?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3824 (Apricot light) is Anchor 9575 (Terracotta Light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 868 (Peach Flesh, 74%) and Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 72%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3824?
The closest DMC threads to 3824 are 353 Peach (ΔE 1.68), 3779 Terra Cotta ultra very light (ΔE 4.49), and 754 Peach light (ΔE 4.57). These are useful substitutes when 3824 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3824 good for?
DMC 3824 (Apricot light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring skin tones, romantic motifs, blush accents, cherry blossoms. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3824.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3824 (Apricot 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, 3824 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 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 3824?
No. DMC 3824 (Apricot 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 3824?
Diamond Dotz D3824 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3824 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3824 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 3824?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Artkal C C44 Burning Sand (98%), Artkal A A44 Burning Sand (98%), Ariadna 1536 (97%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.