DMC 3850 — Green Bright Dark

• DMC 3847

  Teal Green Dark

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 3812

  Sea Green Very Dark

  ΔE 3.7

• DMC 3814

  Aquamarine

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 991

  Aquamarine Dark

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 505

  Jade Green

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 163

  Celadon Green Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 502

  Blue Green

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3815

  Celadon Green Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 910

  Emerald Green Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 911

  Emerald Green Medium

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3850?

DMC 3850 is Green Bright Dark, a medium teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #378477 — RGB 55, 132, 119 and HSL 170°, 41%, 37% — 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 Green Bright Dark?

Green Bright Dark is DMC 3850, and it converts to Anchor 189. 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 3850?

DMC 3850 (Green Bright Dark) converts to Anchor 189. 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 3850?

DMC 3850 (Green Bright Dark) is #378477 in hex — that's RGB 55, 132, 119 or HSL 170°, 41%, 37%. 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 3850?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3850 (37% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Aquamarine (DMC 3814) sits at 43% for highlights, and Emerald Green Dark (DMC 910) at 29% 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 3850?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3850 are Teal Green Dark (DMC 3847), Sea Green Very Dark (DMC 3812), Aquamarine (DMC 3814), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3850 is out of stock.