What color is DMC 3851?

DMC 3851 is Light Bright Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #49B3A1 (RGB 73, 179, 161), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3851?

Anchor 187 is the closest published match for DMC 3851, and some conversion charts list Anchor 186 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 3851?

DMC 3851 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 701 Light Green.

Can I get DMC 3851 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3851 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3851

DMC 3851 Light Bright Green

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3851.

Code3851

NameLight Bright Green

Hex#49B3A1

RGB73, 179, 161

HSL170°, 42%, 49%

CIELAB66.7, -34.8, 0.1

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3851 is Anchor 187 (some charts list 186). 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 3851 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 3851

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3851, 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.

3851Light Bright GreenThis color
3350Ultra Dark Dusty Rose

Analogous

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

912Light Emerald Green
3851Light Bright GreenThis color
3760Medium Wedgewood

Triadic

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

3851Light Bright GreenThis color
552Medium Violet
832Golden Olive

Split complementary

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

3851Light Bright GreenThis color
3607Light Plum
3773Medium Desert Sand

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3851?: DMC 3851 is Light Bright Green, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #49B3A1 (RGB 73, 179, 161), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3851?: Anchor 187 is the closest published match for DMC 3851, and some conversion charts list Anchor 186 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 3851?: DMC 3851 is the lightest of DMC's 5 Green shades. The next darker one is DMC 701 Light Green.
Can I get DMC 3851 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3851 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3851

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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