DMC 3852
DMC 3852 Straw Very Dark
DMC 3852 is “Straw Very Dark”, a color from the yellow and orange family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3852
- Catalog name
- Straw Very Dark
- Color family
- Yellow and orange
- Approximate screen color
#CD9D37- 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-2372 Color Lined "Fancy"
#C29439
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3852?
DMC 3852 is the floss DMC calls “Straw Very Dark”, from the yellow and orange family. Its approximate screen color is #CD9D37.
What can I use instead of DMC 3852?
The closest shades to DMC 3852 in the same family are DMC 729, DMC 783, DMC 680. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3852 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.