What color is DMC 3846?

DMC 3846 is Light Bright Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #06E3E6 (RGB 6, 227, 230), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3846?

Anchor 1090 is the closest published match for DMC 3846. 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 3846?

Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3811 Very Light Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 598 Light Turquoise.

Can I get DMC 3846 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3846 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3846

DMC 3846 Light Bright Turquoise

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3846.

Code3846

NameLight Bright Turquoise

Hex#06E3E6

RGB6, 227, 230

HSL181°, 95%, 46%

CIELAB82.2, -43.0, -14.4

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3846 is Anchor 1090. 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 3846 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 3846

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3846, 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.

3846Light Bright TurquoiseThis color
606Bright Orange-Red

Analogous

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

702Kelly Green
3846Light Bright TurquoiseThis color
797Royal Blue

Triadic

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

3846Light Bright TurquoiseThis color
3607Light Plum
307Lemon

Split complementary

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

3846Light Bright TurquoiseThis color
3804Dark Cyclamen Pink
740Tangerine

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3846?: DMC 3846 is Light Bright Turquoise, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #06E3E6 (RGB 6, 227, 230), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3846?: Anchor 1090 is the closest published match for DMC 3846. 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 3846?: Among DMC's 9 Turquoise shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3811 Very Light Turquoise and the next darker one is DMC 598 Light Turquoise.
Can I get DMC 3846 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3846 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3846

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