3824 — Apricot light
Reds family
DMC 3824 — Apricot light — has hex #FFA58D and RGB 255, 165, 141. This light, highly saturated red 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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3824
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3824
DMC threads that pair well with 3824, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
DMC 3824 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About DMC 3824
Meet DMC 3824, Apricot light — a highly saturated, light thread in the reds family with red-orange tones. Its tone is gentle and clear, making it a popular choice for poppies and cardinal birds. It pairs nicely in designs that call for apple motifs or ladybug designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3824 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3824 is Apricot light — a light red thread (hex #FFA58D, RGB 255, 165, 141). It shows up most in hearts and holiday designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3824?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3824 (Apricot light) is Anchor 8 (Peach Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 81%) and Anchor 882 (Antique Mahogany Light, 77%).
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 hearts, holiday designs, bold accents, berries. 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.