3827 — Golden Brown pale
Oranges family#E19858
DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) is a medium-light, vivid orange shade with hex code #E19858 and RGB values 225, 152, 88. Below you'll find the closest Sullivans, Cosmo, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3827
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Coral Blush
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3827
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 3827 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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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3827
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3827
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 3827 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 Golden Brown pale turns up.
DMC 3827 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 3827.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3827, Diamond Drills USA DMC3827. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3827 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3827
DMC threads that pair well with 3827, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3827 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3827
Known as Golden Brown pale, DMC 3827 is a medium-light, vivid shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. This thread brings a crisp and versatile presence to projects featuring fall harvest scenes or monarch butterflies. Look for it in charts that feature persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3827 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3827 is Golden Brown pale — a medium-light orange thread (hex #E19858, RGB 225, 152, 88). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3827?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) is Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light, 89%) and Anchor 1047 (Copper Light, 82%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3827?
The closest DMC threads to 3827 are 3854 Autumn Gold medium (ΔE 4.23), 3856 Mahogany ultra very light (ΔE 4.28), and 437 Tan light (ΔE 4.66). These are useful substitutes when 3827 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3827 good for?
DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3827.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3827 (Golden Brown 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, 3827 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.8:1 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 3827?
No. DMC 3827 (Golden Brown pale) 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 3827?
Diamond Dotz D3827 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3827 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3827 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 3827?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2613 Golden Brown pale (100%), Caron 3013 Tangerine (96%), Finca 7731 Golden Brown (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.