DMC 3809 — Turquoise Very Dark

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 2.0

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3808

  Turquoise Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 7.4

• DMC 3768

  Gray Green Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3847

  Teal Green Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3812

  Sea Green Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3809?

DMC 3809 is Turquoise Very Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #3F7C85 — RGB 63, 124, 133 and HSL 188°, 36%, 38% — 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 Very Dark?

Turquoise Very Dark is DMC 3809, and it converts to Anchor 1066. 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 3809?

DMC 3809 (Turquoise Very Dark) converts to Anchor 1066. 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 3809?

DMC 3809 (Turquoise Very Dark) is #3F7C85 in hex — that's RGB 63, 124, 133 or HSL 188°, 36%, 38%. 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 3809?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3809 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Turquoise Dark (DMC 3810) sits at 44% for highlights, and Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (DMC 3808) at 33% 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 3809?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3809 are Peacock Blue Very Dark (DMC 3765), Turquoise Dark (DMC 3810), Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (DMC 3808), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3809 is out of stock.