3855 — Autumn Gold light
Oranges family
DMC 3855 — Autumn Gold light — has hex #F9C170 and RGB 249, 193, 112. This light, highly saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3855
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3855
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3855
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3855
DMC threads that pair well with 3855, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
DMC 3855 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About DMC 3855
A light, highly saturated entry in the oranges family, DMC 3855 carries the name Autumn Gold light with golden orange tones. Its tone is fresh and easy, making it a popular choice for monarch butterflies and persimmon patterns. It pairs nicely in designs that call for autumn leaves or sunsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3855?
DMC 3855 is called Autumn Gold light. It's a light orange shade (hex #F9C170, RGB 249, 193, 112) in the oranges family, commonly used for marigolds, fall wreaths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3855?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) is Anchor 891 (Old Gold Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 301 (Burnt Orange Very Light, 85%) and Anchor 305 (Topaz Very Light, 83%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3855?
The closest DMC threads to 3855 are 676 Old Gold light (ΔE 3.82), 725 Topaz (ΔE 5.64), and 3822 Straw light (ΔE 6.24). These are useful substitutes when 3855 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3855?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3855 (Autumn Gold light) for charts featuring marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs, fox designs. The light 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 3855 (Autumn Gold light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3855 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.