3825 — Pumpkin pale
Oranges family
Need details on DMC 3825? This medium-light, highly saturated orange shade (Pumpkin pale) is hex #FF9A63, RGB 255, 154, 99. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3825
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 3825
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3825
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) 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 3825
DMC threads that pair well with 3825, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3825 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3825
Pumpkin pale (catalog code DMC 3825) is a medium-light, highly saturated shade from the oranges family with deep amber tones. With a fresh and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in citrus motifs and fox designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3825?
DMC 3825 is called Pumpkin pale. It's a medium-light orange shade (hex #FF9A63, RGB 255, 154, 99) in the oranges family, commonly used for warm accents, seasonal designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3825?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) is Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 336 (Mahogany Ultra Very Light, 70%) and Anchor 1047 (Copper Light, 66%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3825?
The closest DMC threads to 3825 are 402 Mahogany very light (ΔE 5.54), 722 Orange Spice light (ΔE 5.8), and 3854 Autumn Gold medium (ΔE 5.91). These are useful substitutes when 3825 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3825?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3825 (Pumpkin pale) for charts featuring warm accents, seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds. 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 3825 (Pumpkin pale)?
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, 3825 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.