What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3853?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 1003 for DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dk. By color, the closest Anchor is 1003 (83% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dk
- Anchor equivalent
- 1003
- Closest DMC substitute
- 970 87%
Out of DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dk, 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
- #F29746
- RGB
- 242, 151, 70
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3853
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3853 Autumn Gold Dk, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 970Pumpkin Light87% · Great
- 740Tangerine84% · Closest
- 977Golden Brown Light84% · Closest
- 971Pumpkin82% · Closest
- 741Tangerine Med82% · Closest
- 3854Autumn Gold Med81% · Closest
DMC 3853 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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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 3853
- Weeks Dye Works: 2226 Carrot (full Weeks Dye Works chart)
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 443 or 476; Paternayan 811 or 413. 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 3853 Autumn Gold Dk.
Stitching with DMC 3853
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 3853?
The closest other DMC colors are 970 Pumpkin Light (87%), 740 Tangerine (84%), 977 Golden Brown Light (84%). 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 3853 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.