DMC 3820
DMC 3820 Straw Dark
DMC 3820 is “Straw Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3820
- Catalog name
- Straw Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#DFB65F- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
- DB-2041 Luminous
#D5B055
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3820?
DMC 3820 is the floss DMC calls “Straw Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #DFB65F.
What can I use instead of DMC 3820?
The closest shades to DMC 3820 in the same family are DMC 728, DMC 729, DMC 834. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3820 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.