What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3821?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 305 for DMC 3821 Straw. By color, the closest Anchor is 305 (99% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 3821 Straw
- Anchor equivalent
- 305
- Closest DMC substitute
- 743 92%
Out of DMC 3821 Straw, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #F3CE75
- RGB
- 243, 206, 117
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3821
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3821 Straw, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 743Yellow Med92% · Great
- 19Medium Light Autumn Gold90% · Great
- 3822Straw Light85% · Closest
- 726Topaz Light84% · Closest
- 3855Autumn Gold Lt83% · Closest
- 3820Straw Dark83% · Closest
DMC 3821 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Cosmo |
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| Madeira |
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| Gamma |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 707 or 843; Paternayan 703 or 772. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC yellows and golds, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 3821 Straw.
Stitching with DMC 3821
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 3821?
The closest other DMC colors are 743 Yellow Med (92%), 19 Medium Light Autumn Gold (90%), 3822 Straw Light (85%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 3821 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.