What color is DMC 3814?

DMC 3814 is Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #508B7D (RGB 80, 139, 125), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3814?

Anchor 1074 is the closest published match for DMC 3814. 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 3814?

Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 992 Light Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine.

Can I get DMC 3814 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3814 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3814

DMC 3814 Aquamarine

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3814.

Code3814

NameAquamarine

Hex#508B7D

RGB80, 139, 125

HSL166°, 27%, 43%

CIELAB53.7, -22.8, 1.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3814 is Anchor 1074. 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 Aquamarine shades

All 5 DMC Aquamarine 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 3814 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 3814

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3814, 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.

3814AquamarineThis color
315Medium Dark Antique Mauve

Analogous

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

562Medium Jade
3814AquamarineThis color
517Dark Wedgewood

Triadic

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

Split complementary

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

3814AquamarineThis color
3835Medium Grape
3860Cocoa

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3814?: DMC 3814 is Aquamarine, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #508B7D (RGB 80, 139, 125), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3814?: Anchor 1074 is the closest published match for DMC 3814. 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 3814?: Among DMC's 5 Aquamarine shades, the next lighter one is DMC 992 Light Aquamarine and the next darker one is DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine.
Can I get DMC 3814 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3814 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3814

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