3853 — Autumn Gold dark
Oranges family#D1642C
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 Colors, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
About DMC 3853
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Copper
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3853
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 3853 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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Metallic, rayon & specialty
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 3853 (Autumn Gold dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3853
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3853
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3853 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 Autumn Gold dark turns up.
DMC 3853 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 3853.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3853, Diamond Drills USA DMC3853. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3853 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3853
DMC threads that pair well with 3853, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3853 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 1048 (Copper Medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1046 (Golden Brown Medium Dark, 77%) and Anchor 1049 (Copper Medium Dark, 74%).
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold dark)?
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, 3853 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 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 3853?
No. DMC 3853 (Autumn Gold 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 3853?
Diamond Dotz D3853 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3853 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3853 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 3853?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Ariadna 1533 (96%), Planet Earth 118 heat (88%), Gamma 5178 оранжевый (87%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.