What color is DMC 3842?

DMC 3842 is Very Dark Wedgewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #32667C (RGB 50, 102, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3842?

Anchor 164 is the closest published match for DMC 3842. 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 3842?

DMC 3842 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Wedgewood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 517 Dark Wedgewood.

Can I get DMC 3842 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3842 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3842

DMC 3842 Very Dark Wedgewood

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3842.

Code3842

NameVery Dark Wedgewood

Hex#32667C

RGB50, 102, 124

HSL198°, 43%, 34%

CIELAB40.6, -10.4, -17.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3842 is Anchor 164. 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 Wedgewood shades

All 4 DMC Wedgewood 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 3842 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 3842

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3842, 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.

3842Very Dark WedgewoodThis color
632Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

Analogous

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

3850Dark Bright Green
3842Very Dark WedgewoodThis color
336Navy Blue

Triadic

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

3842Very Dark WedgewoodThis color
34Dark Fuschia
469Avocado Green

Split complementary

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

3842Very Dark WedgewoodThis color
221Very Dark Shell Pink
830Dark Golden Olive

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3842?: DMC 3842 is Very Dark Wedgewood, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #32667C (RGB 50, 102, 124), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3842?: Anchor 164 is the closest published match for DMC 3842. 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 3842?: DMC 3842 is the darkest of DMC's 4 Wedgewood shades. The next lighter one is DMC 517 Dark Wedgewood.
Can I get DMC 3842 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3842 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3842

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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