DMC 3842 — Wedgewood Very Dark

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3808

  Turquoise Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3809

  Turquoise Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 924

  Gray Green Very Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3842?

DMC 3842 is Wedgewood Very Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #32667C — RGB 50, 102, 124 and HSL 198°, 43%, 34% — 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 Wedgewood Very Dark?

Wedgewood Very Dark is DMC 3842, and it converts to Anchor 164. 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 3842?

DMC 3842 (Wedgewood Very Dark) converts to Anchor 164. 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 3842?

DMC 3842 (Wedgewood Very Dark) is #32667C in hex — that's RGB 50, 102, 124 or HSL 198°, 43%, 34%. 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 3842?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3842 (34% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Wedgewood Dark (DMC 517) sits at 40% 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 3842?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3842 are Blue Very Dark (DMC 824), Wedgewood Dark (DMC 517), Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3842 is out of stock.