DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
On screen, DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark reads as a dark, soft teal (#366970). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark at ΔE 6.2 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark
#366970 · RGB 54, 105, 112
Closest to DMC 3808 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 6.2 similar
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 5.3 close
- Perler Teal ΔE 8.8 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 11.8 loose
- Artkal S S126 Dark Eucalyptus ΔE 8.5 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 16.0 loose
DMC 3808 color values
| Code | 3808 |
|---|---|
| Name | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #366970 |
| RGB | 54, 105, 112 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 41.3, a* -15.0, b* -9.2 |
| HSL | 187°, 35 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 30 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 41.3) |
| DMC color card | row 08-19 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark, ΔE 6.2 |
DMC 3808 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3808: the best is Madeira 1707 at ΔE 5.3.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 779 | Blue Mist Medium Dark | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 7.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 8.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 5.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1108 | Misty Blue Dark | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 6.7 | similar |
| Perler | Teal | code 80-15218 | 8.8 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 9.7 | similar |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 11.8 | loose |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 13.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S126 | Dark Eucalyptus | 8.5 | similar |
| Artkal S | S105 | Petrol Blue | 8.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 16.0 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 19.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3808
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3808; the nearest, DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark, sits at ΔE 7.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | #3f7c85 | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | #32667c | 7.1 | slightly more saturated |
| 924 | Gray Green Very Dark | #566a6a | 7.6 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | #347f8c | 8.3 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 517 | Wedgewood Dark | #3b768f | 9.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 3847 | Teal Green Dark | #347d75 | 10.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 10.6 | slightly more saturated |
| 991 | Aquamarine Dark | #477b6e | 11.1 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3808: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 0 darker steps from the DMC teal and aqua family, L* from 49 to 41.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3765 | Peacock Blue Very Dark | 49.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3809 | Turquoise Very Dark | 48.5 |
| 2 lighter | 3847 | Teal Green Dark | 47.9 |
| 1 lighter | 991 | Aquamarine Dark | 47.8 |
| this color | 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | 41.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3808
One strand each of DMC 312 and DMC 501 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3809, ΔE 7.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3808 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 501 Blue Green Dark | #376b73 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 991 Aquamarine Dark + 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #3b6c75 | 1.7 |
| 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 501 Blue Green Dark | #33656a | 1.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3808
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #366970; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3808
Substituting DMC 3808 takes care: Anchor 779 is lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 6.2), and Madeira 1707 is slightly more muted (ΔE 5.3). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3808 is number 30 of 30 in the DMC teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. It is the darkest step of its run; DMC 991 Aquamarine Dark is the next one up. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3808 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Teal (ΔE 8.8), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 11.8) and Artkal S S126 Dark Eucalyptus (ΔE 8.5); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3808?
Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 6.2, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 169 (ΔE 7.6) and Anchor 1066 (ΔE 8.3).
What color is DMC 3808?
DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark is a dark, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #366970, RGB 54, 105, 112, L* 41.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3808?
Inside DMC, DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 7.0). From other brands, Anchor 779 (ΔE 6.2) or Madeira 1707 (ΔE 5.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 312 and DMC 501 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3808 in Perler beads?
Perler Teal (#047f8a) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.8 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 11.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3808?
Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium at ΔE 5.3 (close), then Madeira 1108 at ΔE 6.1.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- DMC 924 Gray Green Very Dark ΔE 7.6
- DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 9.0
DMC 3808 in other brands
- Anchor 779 Blue Mist Medium Dark ΔE 6.2
- Madeira 1707 Blue Gray Medium ΔE 5.3
- Perler Teal ΔE 8.8
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 11.8
- Artkal S S126 Dark Eucalyptus ΔE 8.5
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 16.0