3828 — Hazelnut Brown
Oranges family
Looking up DMC 3828? It's Hazelnut Brown, a medium orange shade (#A67946 / RGB 166, 121, 70). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3828
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 3828
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3828
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
For skin, hands, and faces, DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 3045 (Yellow Beige dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 1.85). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3828
DMC threads that pair well with 3828, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3828 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3828
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the oranges family, DMC 3828 carries the name Hazelnut Brown with warm tangerine tones. The shade reads as balanced and warm — a go-to choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around autumn leaves and sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3828?
DMC 3828 is called Hazelnut Brown. It's a medium orange shade (hex #A67946, RGB 166, 121, 70) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3828?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) is Anchor 1045 (Golden Brown Medium Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 943 (Tan Medium, 77%) and Anchor 363 (Golden Brown Light, 75%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3828?
The closest DMC threads to 3828 are 3045 Yellow Beige dark (ΔE 1.85), 680 Old Gold dark (ΔE 3.19), and 3829 Old Gold very dark (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 3828 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3828?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The medium 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 3828 (Hazelnut Brown)?
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, 3828 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.