What color is DMC 3810?

DMC 3810 is Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #488E9A (RGB 72, 142, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3810?

Anchor 1066 is the closest published match for DMC 3810. 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 3810?

Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 3810 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3810 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3810

DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3810.

Code3810

NameDark Turquoise

Hex#488E9A

RGB72, 142, 154

HSL189°, 36%, 44%

CIELAB55.1, -18.5, -13.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3810 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 3810 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 3810

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3810, 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.

3810Dark TurquoiseThis color
3858Medium Rosewood

Analogous

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

943Medium Aquamarine
3810Dark TurquoiseThis color
798Dark Delft Blue

Triadic

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

3810Dark TurquoiseThis color
33Fuschia
580Dark Moss Green

Split complementary

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

3810Dark TurquoiseThis color
3726Dark Antique Mauve
830Dark Golden Olive

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3810?: DMC 3810 is Dark Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #488E9A (RGB 72, 142, 154), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3810?: Anchor 1066 is the closest published match for DMC 3810. 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 3810?: Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 3810 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3810 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3810

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