DMC 3849 — Teal Green Light

• DMC 3851

  Green Bright Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 992

  Aquamarine Light

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 958

  Sea Green Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3845

  Turquoise Bright Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 959

  Sea Green Medium

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 503

  Blue Green Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 11.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3849?

DMC 3849 is Teal Green Light, a medium teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #52B3AE — RGB 82, 179, 174 and HSL 177°, 39%, 51% — 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 Teal Green Light?

Teal Green Light is DMC 3849, and it converts to Anchor 1070. 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 3849?

DMC 3849 (Teal Green Light) converts to Anchor 1070. 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 3849?

DMC 3849 (Teal Green Light) is #52B3AE in hex — that's RGB 82, 179, 174 or HSL 177°, 39%, 51%. 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 3849?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3849 (51% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sea Green Medium (DMC 959) sits at 56% 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 3849?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3849 are Green Bright Light (DMC 3851), Aquamarine Light (DMC 992), Sea Green Dark (DMC 958), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3849 is out of stock.