DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark
On screen, DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark reads as a medium, rich teal (#12aeba). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light at ΔE 7.0 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light at ΔE 8.0 (similar).
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DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark
#12aeba · RGB 18, 174, 186
Closest to DMC 3844 in other brands
- Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light ΔE 7.0 similar
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler Lagoon ΔE 3.4 close
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 8.5 similar
- Artkal S S73 Steel Blue ΔE 5.1 close
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 21.6 loose
DMC 3844 color values
| Code | 3844 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Bright Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #12aeba |
| RGB | 18, 174, 186 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 64.9, a* -31.7, b* -16.5 |
| HSL | 184°, 82 %, 40 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 16 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | medium (L* 64.9) |
| DMC color card | row 06-22 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light, ΔE 7.0 |
DMC 3844 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3844: the best is Anchor 168 at ΔE 7.0.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 168 | Surf Blue Light | 7.0 | similar |
| Anchor | 1039 | Glacier Blue Medium Dark | 9.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 187 | Sea Green Medium | 10.3 | loose |
| Madeira | 1110 | Misty Blue Medium Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1105 | Wedgewood Light | 8.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1111 | Misty Blue Light | 11.2 | loose |
| Perler | Lagoon | code 80-15217 | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Sky | code 80-15216 | 7.5 | similar |
| Hama | 49 | Azure | 8.5 | similar |
| Hama | 31 | Turquoise | 10.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S73 | Steel Blue | 5.1 | close |
| Artkal S | S37 | Blue-Green | 6.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 21.6 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 22.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3844
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3844; the nearest, DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium, sits at ΔE 6.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3845 | Turquoise Bright Medium | #04c4ca | 6.4 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 807 | Peacock Blue | #64abba | 6.7 | more muted |
| 597 | Turquoise | #5ba3b3 | 6.9 | a little darker and more muted |
| 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | #3d95a5 | 8.4 | darker and more muted |
| 3843 | Electric Blue | #14aad0 | 9.0 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 3848 | Teal Green Medium | #559392 | 10.3 | darker and more muted |
| 3849 | Teal Green Light | #52b3a4 | 10.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 518 | Wedgewood Light | #4f93a7 | 10.7 | darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3844: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC teal and aqua family, L* from 72 to 57.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3845 | Turquoise Bright Medium | 72.1 |
| 3 lighter | 3849 | Teal Green Light | 67.1 |
| 2 lighter | 3851 | Green Bright Light | 66.7 |
| 1 lighter | 807 | Peacock Blue | 66.0 |
| this color | 3844 | Turquoise Bright Dark | 64.9 |
| 1 darker | 597 | Turquoise | 63.1 |
| 2 darker | 518 | Wedgewood Light | 57.4 |
| 3 darker | 806 | Peacock Blue Dark | 57.3 |
| 4 darker | 3848 | Teal Green Medium | 57.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3844
One strand each of DMC 3845 and DMC 806 models at ΔE 0.9, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3845, ΔE 6.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3844 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium + 1 × DMC 806 Peacock Blue Dark | #2bafb9 | 0.9 |
| 1 × DMC 3843 Electric Blue + 1 × DMC 958 Sea Green Dark | #2eb0ba | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 3843 Electric Blue + 1 × DMC 3851 Green Bright Light | #36afba | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3844
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #12aeba; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3844
Substituting DMC 3844 takes care: Anchor 168 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 7.0), and Madeira 1110 is darker and more muted (ΔE 8.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3844 is number 16 of 30 in the DMC teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 807 Peacock Blue and down to DMC 597 Turquoise. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3844 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 7.8:1 against black) but turns subtle on white fabric (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Lagoon (ΔE 3.4), Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 8.5) and Artkal S S73 Steel Blue (ΔE 5.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3844?
Anchor 168 Surf Blue Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark (ΔE 7.0, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 1039 (ΔE 9.2) and Anchor 187 (ΔE 10.3).
What color is DMC 3844?
DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark is a medium, rich teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #12aeba, RGB 18, 174, 186, L* 64.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3844?
Inside DMC, DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium is nearest (ΔE 6.4). From other brands, Anchor 168 (ΔE 7.0) or Madeira 1110 (ΔE 8.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3845 and DMC 806 models at ΔE 0.9.
What is DMC 3844 in Perler beads?
Perler Lagoon (#00a4ac) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 49 Azure (ΔE 8.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3844?
Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light at ΔE 8.0 (similar), then Madeira 1105 at ΔE 8.9.
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Nearest DMC colors
DMC 3844 in other brands
- Madeira 1110 Misty Blue Medium Light ΔE 8.0
- Perler Lagoon ΔE 3.4
- Hama 49 Azure ΔE 8.5
- Artkal S S73 Steel Blue ΔE 5.1
- Nabbi N23 Medium Blue ΔE 21.6