Blue Winter Medallion
Includes DMC 3820 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3820 DMC color
Straw Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3820
- Name
- Straw Dark
- Hex
- #DFB65F
- RGB (0-255)
- 223, 182, 95
- CIELAB (D65)
- 76.05, 4.76, 49.20
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 3820
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 728 Topaz | #E4B468 | 3.31 |
| 729 Old Gold Medium | #D0A53E | 5.12 |
| 834 Golden Olive Very Light | #DBBE7F | 5.15 |
| 19 Autumn Gold medium Light | #F7C95F | 5.55 |
| 833 Golden Olive Light | #C8AB6C | 5.85 |
Free patterns using DMC 3820
Candle and Olive Frame
Includes DMC 3820 in its default stitch grid.
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Cat in the Sun
Includes DMC 3820 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editorChoosing Straw 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.