DMC 3808 — Turquoise Ultra Very Dark

• DMC 3809

  Turquoise Very Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 924

  Gray Green Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3847

  Teal Green Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 3768

  Gray Green Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 13.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3808?

DMC 3808 is Turquoise Ultra Very Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #366970 — RGB 54, 105, 112 and HSL 187°, 35%, 33% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Turquoise Ultra Very Dark?

Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is DMC 3808, and it converts to Anchor 1068. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3808?

DMC 3808 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1068. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3808?

DMC 3808 (Turquoise Ultra Very Dark) is #366970 in hex — that's RGB 54, 105, 112 or HSL 187°, 35%, 33%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3808?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3808 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Turquoise Very Dark (DMC 3809) sits at 38% for highlights, and Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark (DMC 311) at 25% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3808?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3808 are Turquoise Very Dark (DMC 3809), Wedgewood Very Dark (DMC 3842), Gray Green Very Dark (DMC 924), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3808 is out of stock.