A in Bloom
Includes DMC 3853 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3853 DMC color
Autumn Gold Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3853
- Name
- Autumn Gold Dark
- Hex
- #F29746
- RGB (0-255)
- 242, 151, 70
- CIELAB (D65)
- 70.50, 27.53, 55.35
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3853
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 970 Pumpkin Light | #F78B13 | 4.55 |
| 740 Tangerine | #FF8B00 | 5.29 |
| 977 Golden Brown Light | #DC9C56 | 5.64 |
| 971 Pumpkin | #F67F00 | 6.51 |
| 741 Tangerine Medium | #FFA32B | 6.52 |
Free patterns using DMC 3853
Curled Tabby
Includes DMC 3853 in its default stitch grid.
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Cat and Houseplant
Includes DMC 3853 in its default stitch grid.
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Six Ginger Cat Poses
Includes DMC 3853 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Autumn Gold Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.