3827 — Golden Brown pale
Oranges family
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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3827
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 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.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3827
DMC threads that pair well with 3827, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3827 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 1047 (Copper Light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 313 (Tangerine Light, 73%) and Anchor 306 (Gold, 67%).
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.