DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark
DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark is a dark, rich green with the screen hex #115a3b. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 212 Spruce Dark, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1205 Blue Green (ΔE 3.1, close).
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DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark
#115a3b · RGB 17, 90, 59
Closest to DMC 3818 in other brands
- Anchor 212 Spruce Dark ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1205 Blue Green ΔE 3.1 close
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.0 similar
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 10.0 similar
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 9.4 similar
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 9.1 similar
DMC 3818 color values
| Code | 3818 |
|---|---|
| Name | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #115a3b |
| RGB | 17, 90, 59 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 33.4, a* -29.9, b* 11.8 |
| HSL | 155°, 68 %, 21 % |
| Color family | Green, 68 of 75 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 33.4) |
| DMC color card | row 10-08 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 212 Spruce Dark, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 3818 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3818: the best is Anchor 212 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 212 | Spruce Dark | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 923 | Emerald Very Dark | 4.0 | close |
| Anchor | 211 | Spruce Medium Dark | 4.2 | close |
| Madeira | 1205 | Blue Green | 3.1 | close |
| Madeira | 1312 | Pistachio Green Dark | 6.0 | close |
| Madeira | 1404 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 6.5 | similar |
| Perler | Evergreen | code 80-15179 | 7.0 | similar |
| Perler | Forest | code 80-15247 | 10.2 | loose |
| Hama | 10 | Green | 10.0 | similar |
| Hama | 102 | Forest Green | 10.4 | loose |
| Artkal S | S151 | Forrest Green | 9.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S09 | Dark Green | 9.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N09 | Hunter Green | 9.1 | similar |
| Nabbi | N16 | Green | 12.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3818
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3818; the nearest, DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.3.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | #044d33 | 4.3 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | #205f2e | 5.6 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | #2c6a45 | 5.8 | lighter |
| 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | #174923 | 6.6 | darker |
| 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | #156f49 | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 501 | Blue Green Dark | #396f52 | 8.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3346 | Hunter Green | #406a3a | 9.2 | lighter |
| 3345 | Hunter Green Dark | #1b5915 | 9.6 | more saturated |
Shading DMC 3818: lighter and darker green steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC green family, L* from 43 to 27.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 501 | Blue Green Dark | 42.5 |
| 3 lighter | 909 | Emerald Green Very Dark | 41.2 |
| 2 lighter | 561 | Celadon Green Very Dark | 40.0 |
| 1 lighter | 319 | Pistachio Green Very Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 3818 | Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark | 33.4 |
| 1 darker | 935 | Avocado Green Dark | 30.8 |
| 2 darker | 895 | Hunter Green Very Dark | 30.4 |
| 3 darker | 500 | Blue Green Very Dark | 28.3 |
| 4 darker | 890 | Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark | 26.9 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3818
One strand each of DMC 500 and DMC 561 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 500, ΔE 4.3).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3818 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark | #1e5d3d | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark | #165e3a | 1.9 |
| 1 × DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark + 1 × DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark | #0e603f | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3818
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #115a3b; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3818
Anchor 212 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3818. It is a little darker and slightly more muted, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3818 is number 68 of 75 in the DMC green family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark and down to DMC 935 Avocado Green Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3818 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Evergreen (ΔE 7.0), Hama 10 Green (ΔE 10.0) and Artkal S S151 Forrest Green (ΔE 9.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3818?
Anchor 212 Spruce Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 923 (ΔE 4.0) and Anchor 211 (ΔE 4.2).
What color is DMC 3818?
DMC 3818 Emerald Green Ultra Very Dark is a dark, rich green in the green family: hex #115a3b, RGB 17, 90, 59, L* 33.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3818?
Inside DMC, DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.3). From other brands, Anchor 212 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1205 (ΔE 3.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 500 and DMC 561 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is DMC 3818 in Perler beads?
Perler Evergreen (#305545) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.0 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 10 Green (ΔE 10.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3818?
Madeira 1205 Blue Green at ΔE 3.1 (close), then Madeira 1312 at ΔE 6.0.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 500 Blue Green Very Dark ΔE 4.3
- DMC 319 Pistachio Green Very Dark ΔE 5.6
- DMC 561 Celadon Green Very Dark ΔE 5.8
- DMC 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 909 Emerald Green Very Dark ΔE 7.0
- DMC 501 Blue Green Dark ΔE 8.1
- DMC 3346 Hunter Green ΔE 9.2
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark ΔE 9.6
DMC 3818 in other brands
- Perler Evergreen ΔE 7.0
- Hama 10 Green ΔE 10.0
- Artkal S S151 Forrest Green ΔE 9.4
- Nabbi N09 Hunter Green ΔE 9.1