DMC Mouliné Spécial

3853 — Autumn Gold dark

Oranges family

DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) is a medium, vivid orange shade with hex code #D1642C and RGB values 209, 100, 44. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#D1642C
RGB
209, 100, 44
HSL
20°, 65%, 50%
Lab
54.9, 39.6, 50.0
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
65%
Rich
Hue
20°
Family
Oranges

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3853

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3853 Autumn Gold dark

Madeira

Copper Light 0309 83% Good
Orange Red 0206 80% Good
Orange 0207 74% Approx
Copper Medium Light 0310 73% Approx
Tangerine Very Dark 0205 69% Approx

J&P Coates

Toast 5371 74% Approx
Topaz Medium Dark 5308 72% Approx
Topaz Dark 5309 67% Approx
Topaz Very Dark 5000 62% Fair
Copper Medium 3883 60% Fair

Sullivans

Topaz Medium 45201 90% Good
Straw Very Dark 45450 77% Approx
Golden Brown Medium 45305 70% Approx
Autumn Gold Dark 45451 68% Approx
Tan 45097 67% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 147 147 71% Approx
Cosmo 186 186 68% Approx
Cosmo 404 404 66% Approx
Cosmo 2186 2186 63% Fair
Cosmo 128 128 63% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Marmalade Marmalade 70% Approx
Pumpkin Harvest Pumpkin Harvest 66% Approx
Candy Corn Candy Corn 57% Fair
Grape Pie Grape Pie 56% Fair
Peanut Brittle Peanut Brittle 51% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Jack-o'Lantern (obso 2229 88% Good
Pumpkin 2228 83% Good
Autumn Leaves 2234 74% Approx
Persimmon 2230a 74% Approx
Clockwork 2230 74% Approx

Gentle Art Sampler

Country Redwood 0511 58% Fair
Habanero 0592 52% Fair
Burnt Orange 0550 51% Fair
Nutmeg 0560 50% Fair
Pumpkin Patch 0530 42% Fair

Valdani

Golden Brown medium O67 79% Approx
Pumpkin light 204 58% Fair
Burnt Orange medium 73 51% Fair
Terra Cotta light 68 43% Fair
Clay Brown (3773) 862 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Copper Penny 158 75% Approx
Pumpkin Harvest 057 71% Approx
Tangerine 043 62% Fair
Persimmon 142 59% Fair
Lobster Claw 174 53% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3853

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3853

DMC threads that pair well with 3853, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Oranges Family

DMC 3853 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.

About DMC 3853

DMC 3853 is the floss known as Autumn Gold dark: a vivid, medium member of the oranges family with deep amber tones. Its rich and lively presence shines in fox designs and fall harvest scenes alike. Pull this thread for monarch butterflies or persimmon patterns when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3853 look like?

DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) is a medium shade in the oranges family with hex #D1642C and RGB 209, 100, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring seasonal designs and pumpkins.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3853?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) is Anchor 324 (Orange Spice Medium) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 316 (Tangerine Dark, 78%) and Anchor 332 (Orange Dark, 77%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3853?

The closest DMC threads to 3853 are 922 Copper light (ΔE 3.99), 976 Golden Brown medium (ΔE 4.17), and 3776 Mahogany light (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 3853 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3853?

Reach for DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) when your project calls for seasonal designs, pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3853.