What color is DMC 3808?

DMC 3808 is Ultra Very Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #366970 (RGB 54, 105, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3808?

Anchor 1068 is the closest published match for DMC 3808, and some conversion charts list Anchor 675 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3808?

DMC 3808 is the darkest of DMC's 9 Turquoise shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 3808 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3808 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3808

DMC 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3808.

Code3808

NameUltra Very Dark Turquoise

Hex#366970

RGB54, 105, 112

HSL187°, 35%, 33%

CIELAB41.3, -15.0, -9.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3808 is Anchor 1068 (some charts list 675). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Turquoise shades

All 9 DMC Turquoise shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3808 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3808

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3808, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3808Ultra Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
3802Very Dark Antique Mauve

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

501Dark Blue Green
3808Ultra Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
312Very Dark Baby Blue

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3808Ultra Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
3837Ultra Dark Lavender
937Medium Avocado Green

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3808Ultra Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
3802Very Dark Antique Mauve
829Very Dark Golden Olive

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3808?: DMC 3808 is Ultra Very Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #366970 (RGB 54, 105, 112), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3808?: Anchor 1068 is the closest published match for DMC 3808, and some conversion charts list Anchor 675 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3808?: DMC 3808 is the darkest of DMC's 9 Turquoise shades. The next lighter one is DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 3808 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3808 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3808

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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