3828 — Hazelnut Brown
Oranges family#A67946
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.
About DMC 3828
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Oak
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3828
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 3828 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
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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.
DMC 3828 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 Hazelnut Brown turns up.
DMC 3828 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 3828.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3828, Diamond Drills USA DMC3828. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3828 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3828
DMC threads that pair well with 3828, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3828 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 888 (Hazelnut Brown Light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 373 (Tan Medium Dark, 72%) and Anchor 374 (Tan Dark, 72%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3828?
No. DMC 3828 (Hazelnut Brown) 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 3828?
Diamond Dotz D3828 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3828 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3828 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 3828?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 4243 Hazel Nut Brown (100%), Madeira Rayon 1344 Camel (97%), Unitas Ljubica 455 (96%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.