What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3854?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 313 for DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Med. By color, the closest Anchor is 313 (98% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Yellows and golds
DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Med
- Anchor equivalent
- 313
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3827 90%
Out of DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Med, 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
- #F2AF68
- RGB
- 242, 175, 104
- Family
- Yellows and golds
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3854
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3854 Autumn Gold Med, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3827Golden Brown Pale90% · Great
- 977Golden Brown Light84% · Closest
- 728Topaz84% · Closest
- 3853Autumn Gold Dk81% · Closest
- 741Tangerine Med81% · Closest
- 437Tan Light80% · Closest
DMC 3854 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 3854
- Classic Colorworks: 100 Mac and Cheese
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 695 or 122; Paternayan 414 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 3854 Autumn Gold Med.
Stitching with DMC 3854
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 3854?
The closest other DMC colors are 3827 Golden Brown Pale (90%), 977 Golden Brown Light (84%), 728 Topaz (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 3854 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.