3829 — Old Gold very dark
Browns family#A46C2E
DMC 3829 — Old Gold very dark — has hex #A46C2E and RGB 164, 108, 46. This medium, vivid brown thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About DMC 3829
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Ochre Earth
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3829
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 3829 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
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Other threads & beads
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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 3829 (Old Gold very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3829
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3829
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Because DMC 680 (Old Gold dark) is so near (ΔE 2.7), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
DMC 3829 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 Old Gold very dark turns up.
DMC 3829 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 3829.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3829, Diamond Drills USA DMC3829. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3829 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3829
DMC threads that pair well with 3829, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
DMC3829 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About DMC 3829
DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) is a medium, vivid shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. It has a rich and lively feel that suits gingerbread themes and tree trunks particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with earth tones or animal fur for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3829 look like?
DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #A46C2E and RGB 164, 108, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3829?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) is Anchor 374 (Tan Dark) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 901 (Old Gold Dark, 63%) and Anchor 365 (Golden Brown Medium, 61%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3829?
The closest DMC threads to 3829 are 680 Old Gold dark (ΔE 2.7), 782 Topaz dark (781) (ΔE 3.78), and 781 Topaz Very Dark (ΔE 4.8). These are useful substitutes when 3829 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3829?
Reach for DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3829.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3829 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 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 3829?
No. DMC 3829 (Old Gold very dark) 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 3829?
Diamond Dotz D3829 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3829 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3829 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 3829?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Soie d'Alger 2236 Old Gold very dark (100%), Silk and Ivory 203 Giraffe (95%), Ariadna 1778 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.