What color is DMC 3809?

DMC 3809 is Very Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3F7C85 (RGB 63, 124, 133), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3809?

Anchor 1066 is the closest published match for DMC 3809. 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 3809?

Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 3809 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3809 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3809

DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3809.

Code3809

NameVery Dark Turquoise

Hex#3F7C85

RGB63, 124, 133

HSL188°, 36%, 38%

CIELAB48.5, -17.1, -11.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3809 is Anchor 1066. 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 3809 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 3809

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3809, 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.

3809Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
3858Medium Rosewood

Analogous

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

505Jade Green
3809Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
312Very Dark Baby Blue

Triadic

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

3809Very Dark TurquoiseThis color
34Dark Fuschia
469Avocado Green

Split complementary

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

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3809?: DMC 3809 is Very Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3F7C85 (RGB 63, 124, 133), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3809?: Anchor 1066 is the closest published match for DMC 3809. 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 3809?: Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 3809 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3809 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3809

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