DMC 3844Turquoise Bright Dark
DMC 3844 — Turquoise Bright Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #12AEBA
- RGB
- 18, 174, 186
- HSL
- 184°, 82%, 40%
- Anchor
- 410
- DMC code
- 3844
- Color family
- Blues
Nearest DMC colors to 3844
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3844 is out of stock.
- DMC 3845
Turquoise Bright Medium
ΔE 6.4
- DMC 807
Peacock Blue
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3849
Teal Green Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 597
Turquoise
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 806
Peacock Blue Dark
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 3843
Electric Blue
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 3848
Teal Green Medium
ΔE 9.6
- DMC 518
Wedgewood Light
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 3810
Turquoise Dark
ΔE 10.7
- DMC 995
Electric Blue Dark
ΔE 10.8
- DMC 3851
Green Bright Light
ΔE 11.2
- DMC 996
Electric Blue Medium
ΔE 11.4
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 3844?
- DMC 3844 is Turquoise Bright Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #12AEBA — RGB 18, 174, 186 and HSL 184°, 82%, 40% — 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 Bright Dark?
- Turquoise Bright Dark is DMC 3844, and it converts to Anchor 410. 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 3844?
- DMC 3844 (Turquoise Bright Dark) converts to Anchor 410. 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 3844?
- DMC 3844 (Turquoise Bright Dark) is #12AEBA in hex — that's RGB 18, 174, 186 or HSL 184°, 82%, 40%. 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 3844?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 3844 (40% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Turquoise Bright Medium (DMC 3845) sits at 40% for highlights, and Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995) at 43% 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 3844?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3844 are Turquoise Bright Medium (DMC 3845), Peacock Blue (DMC 807), Teal Green Light (DMC 3849), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3844 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.