3854 — Autumn Gold medium
Oranges family#F29347
Looking up DMC 3854? It's Autumn Gold medium, a medium-light orange shade (#F29347 / RGB 242, 147, 71). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3854
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Chai Spice
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3854
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 3854 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
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3854
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3854
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
DMC 3854 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 medium turns up.
DMC 3854 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 3854.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3854, Diamond Drills USA DMC3854. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3854 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3854
DMC threads that pair well with 3854, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC3854 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3854
Known as Autumn Gold medium, DMC 3854 is a medium-light, highly saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. Expect a crisp and versatile look that suits fall harvest scenes, monarch butterflies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching persimmon patterns or autumn leaves.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3854 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3854 is Autumn Gold medium — a medium-light orange thread (hex #F29347, RGB 242, 147, 71). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3854?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) is Anchor 1002 (Golden Brown Very Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 314 (Tangerine Medium, 80%) and Anchor 304 (Burnt Orange, 74%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3854?
The closest DMC threads to 3854 are 3827 Golden Brown pale (ΔE 4.23), 741 Tangerine medium (ΔE 4.36), and 977 Golden Brown light (ΔE 4.61). These are useful substitutes when 3854 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3854 good for?
DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3854.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium)?
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, 3854 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9:1 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 3854?
No. DMC 3854 (Autumn Gold medium) 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 3854?
Diamond Dotz D3854 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3854 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3854 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 3854?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Coco M05 (91%), MARD P5 (91%), MARD Midi P5 (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.