What color is DMC 3812?

DMC 3812 is Very Dark Sea Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2F8C84 (RGB 47, 140, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3812?

Anchor 188 is the closest published match for DMC 3812. 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 3812?

DMC 3812 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Sea Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 958 Dark Sea Green.

Can I get DMC 3812 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3812 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3812

DMC 3812 Very Dark Sea Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3812.

Code3812

NameVery Dark Sea Green

Hex#2F8C84

RGB47, 140, 132

HSL175°, 50%, 37%

CIELAB53.0, -28.8, -3.7

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3812 is Anchor 188. 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 Sea Green shades

All 4 DMC Sea Green 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 3812 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 3812

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3812, 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.

3812Very Dark Sea GreenThis color
902Very Dark Garnet

Analogous

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

911Medium Emerald Green
3812Very Dark Sea GreenThis color
803Ultra Very Dark Baby Blue

Triadic

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

3812Very Dark Sea GreenThis color
552Medium Violet
731Dark Olive Green

Split complementary

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

3812Very Dark Sea GreenThis color
34Dark Fuschia
433Medium Brown

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3812?: DMC 3812 is Very Dark Sea Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #2F8C84 (RGB 47, 140, 132), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3812?: Anchor 188 is the closest published match for DMC 3812. 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 3812?: DMC 3812 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Sea Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 958 Dark Sea Green.
Can I get DMC 3812 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3812 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3812

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