What color is DMC 3849?

DMC 3849 is Light Teal Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #52B3A4 (RGB 82, 179, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3849?

Anchor 1070 is the closest published match for DMC 3849. 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 3849?

DMC 3849 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Teal Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green.

Can I get DMC 3849 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3849 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3849

DMC 3849 Light Teal Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3849.

Code3849

NameLight Teal Green

Hex#52B3A4

RGB82, 179, 164

HSL171°, 39%, 51%

CIELAB67.1, -32.2, -1.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3849 is Anchor 1070. 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 3849 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 3849

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3849, 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.

3849Light Teal GreenThis color
3721Dark Shell Pink

Analogous

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

912Light Emerald Green
3849Light Teal GreenThis color
3760Medium Wedgewood

Triadic

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

3849Light Teal GreenThis color
33Fuschia
3012Medium Khaki Green

Split complementary

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

3849Light Teal GreenThis color
3607Light Plum
3773Medium Desert Sand

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3849?: DMC 3849 is Light Teal Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #52B3A4 (RGB 82, 179, 164), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3849?: Anchor 1070 is the closest published match for DMC 3849. 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 3849?: DMC 3849 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Teal Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green.
Can I get DMC 3849 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3849 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3849

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