3808 — Turquoise ultra very dark
Teals family
DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) is a dark, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #004757 and RGB values 0, 71, 87. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3808
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3808
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3808
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3808
DMC threads that pair well with 3808, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3808 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3808
A dark, highly saturated entry in the teals family, DMC 3808 carries the name Turquoise ultra very dark. Its striking and rich presence shines in ocean waves and peacock feathers alike. Pull this thread for coastal scenes or dragonflies when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3808?
DMC 3808 is called Turquoise ultra very dark. It's a dark teal shade (hex #004757, RGB 0, 71, 87) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3808?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) is Anchor 170 (Blue Green Very Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1068 (Teal, 78%) and Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark, 74%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3808?
The closest DMC threads to 3808 are 924 Grey Green very dark (ΔE 6.49), 3809 Turquoise very dark (ΔE 6.85), and 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue (ΔE 8.5). These are useful substitutes when 3808 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3808?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is DMC 3808 (Turquoise ultra very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 3808 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.