What color is DMC 3848?

DMC 3848 is Medium Teal Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #559392 (RGB 85, 147, 146), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3848?

Anchor 1074 is the closest published match for DMC 3848. 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 3848?

Among DMC's 3 Teal Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3849 Light Teal Green and the next darker one is DMC 3847 Dark Teal Green.

Can I get DMC 3848 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3848 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3848

DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3848.

Code3848

NameMedium Teal Green

Hex#559392

RGB85, 147, 146

HSL179°, 27%, 45%

CIELAB57.0, -20.2, -5.8

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3848 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 Teal Green shades

All 3 DMC Teal 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 3848 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 3848

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3848, 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.

3848Medium Teal GreenThis color
3726Dark Antique Mauve

Analogous

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

502Blue Green
3848Medium Teal GreenThis color
3838Dark Lavender Blue

Triadic

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

3848Medium Teal GreenThis color
33Fuschia
3011Dark Khaki Green

Split complementary

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

3848Medium Teal GreenThis color
3835Medium Grape
611Drab Brown

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3848?: DMC 3848 is Medium Teal Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #559392 (RGB 85, 147, 146), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3848?: Anchor 1074 is the closest published match for DMC 3848. 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 3848?: Among DMC's 3 Teal Green shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3849 Light Teal Green and the next darker one is DMC 3847 Dark Teal Green.
Can I get DMC 3848 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3848 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3848

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