What color is DMC 3850?

DMC 3850 is Dark Bright Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #378477 (RGB 55, 132, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3850?

Anchor 189 is the closest published match for DMC 3850, and some conversion charts list Anchor 188 instead. 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 3850?

DMC 3850 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 699 Green.

Can I get DMC 3850 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3850 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3850

DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3850.

Code3850

NameDark Bright Green

Hex#378477

RGB55, 132, 119

HSL170°, 41%, 37%

CIELAB50.3, -27.0, -0.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3850 is Anchor 189 (some charts list 188). 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 Green shades

All 5 DMC 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 3850 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 3850

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3850, 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.

3850Dark Bright GreenThis color
221Very Dark Shell Pink

Analogous

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

910Dark Emerald Green
3850Dark Bright GreenThis color
3842Very Dark Wedgewood

Triadic

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

3850Dark Bright GreenThis color
552Medium Violet
730Very Dark Olive Green

Split complementary

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

3850Dark Bright GreenThis color
34Dark Fuschia
632Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3850?: DMC 3850 is Dark Bright Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #378477 (RGB 55, 132, 119), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3850?: Anchor 189 is the closest published match for DMC 3850, and some conversion charts list Anchor 188 instead. 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 3850?: DMC 3850 is the darkest of DMC's 5 Green shades. The next lighter one is DMC 699 Green.
Can I get DMC 3850 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3850 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3850

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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