DMC 3846 — Turquoise Bright Light

• DMC 3845

  Turquoise Bright Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 959

  Sea Green Medium

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 964

  Sea Green Light

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3849

  Teal Green Light

  ΔE 12.6

• DMC 3766

  Peacock Blue Light

  ΔE 12.7

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 13.6

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 13.8

• DMC 3761

  Sky Blue Light

  ΔE 14.4

• DMC 958

  Sea Green Dark

  ΔE 14.4

• DMC 3851

  Green Bright Light

  ΔE 14.5

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 14.5

• DMC 3811

  Turquoise Very Light

  ΔE 14.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3846?

DMC 3846 is Turquoise Bright Light, a light teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #06E3E6 — RGB 6, 227, 230 and HSL 181°, 95%, 46% — and it falls in the teals & aquas range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Turquoise Bright Light?

Turquoise Bright Light is DMC 3846, and it converts to Anchor 1090. 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 3846?

DMC 3846 (Turquoise Bright Light) converts to Anchor 1090. 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 3846?

DMC 3846 (Turquoise Bright Light) is #06E3E6 in hex — that's RGB 6, 227, 230 or HSL 181°, 95%, 46%. 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 3846?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3846 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sea Green Light (DMC 964) sits at 77% for highlights, and Turquoise Bright Medium (DMC 3845) at 40% 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 3846?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3846 are Turquoise Bright Medium (DMC 3845), Sea Green Medium (DMC 959), Sea Green Light (DMC 964), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3846 is out of stock.