DMC 3851 — Green Bright Light

• DMC 958

  Sea Green Dark

  ΔE 1.5

• DMC 3849

  Teal Green Light

  ΔE 4.9

• DMC 992

  Aquamarine Light

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 959

  Sea Green Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 503

  Blue Green Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 943

  Green Bright Medium

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 3816

  Celadon Green

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3845

  Turquoise Bright Medium

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3817

  Celadon Green Light

  ΔE 11.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3851?

DMC 3851 is Green Bright Light, a medium teal shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #49B3A1 — RGB 73, 179, 161 and HSL 170°, 42%, 49% — 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 Light?

Green Bright Light is DMC 3851, and it converts to Anchor 187. 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 3851?

DMC 3851 (Green Bright Light) converts to Anchor 187. 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 3851?

DMC 3851 (Green Bright Light) is #49B3A1 in hex — that's RGB 73, 179, 161 or HSL 170°, 42%, 49%. 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 3851?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3851 (49% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Aquamarine Light (DMC 992) sits at 56% for highlights, and Green Bright Medium (DMC 943) at 41% 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 3851?

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