What color is DMC 3845?

DMC 3845 is Medium Bright Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #04C4CA (RGB 4, 196, 202), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3845?

Anchor 1089 is the closest published match for DMC 3845. 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 3845?

Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 597 Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 3845 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3845 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3845

DMC 3845 Medium Bright Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3845.

Code3845

NameMedium Bright Turquoise

Hex#04C4CA

RGB4, 196, 202

HSL182°, 96%, 40%

CIELAB72.1, -37.5, -14.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3845 is Anchor 1089. 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 3845 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 3845

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3845, 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.

3845Medium Bright TurquoiseThis color
817Very Dark Coral Red

Analogous

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

702Kelly Green
3845Medium Bright TurquoiseThis color
797Royal Blue

Triadic

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

3845Medium Bright TurquoiseThis color
552Medium Violet
166Medium Light Moss Green

Split complementary

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

3845Medium Bright TurquoiseThis color
601Dark Cranberry
921Copper

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3845?: DMC 3845 is Medium Bright Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #04C4CA (RGB 4, 196, 202), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3845?: Anchor 1089 is the closest published match for DMC 3845. 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 3845?: Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 597 Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 3845 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3845 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3845

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