DMC Mouliné Spécial

3809 — Turquoise very dark

Teals family

Looking up DMC 3809? It's Turquoise very dark, a medium-dark teal shade (#135C6D / RGB 19, 92, 109). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#135C6D
RGB
19, 92, 109
HSL
191°, 70%, 25%
Lab
35.8, -15.1, -15.9
Lightness
25%
Dark
Saturation
70%
Rich
Hue
191°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3809

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3809 Turquoise very dark

Madeira

Wedgewood Very Dark 2505 78% Approx
Blue Dark 1011 71% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 1004 65% Approx
Blue Medium 1012 57% Fair
Wedgewood Dark 1107 52% Fair

J&P Coates

Delft Blue Medium 7980 78% Approx
Sea Blue Dark 7979 55% Fair
Sapphire Dark 7182 53% Fair
Cobalt Blue Dark 7100 44% Fair
Ice Blue Dark 7010 42% Fair

Sullivans

Turquoise Very Dark 45406 82% Good
Turquoise Dark 45407 45% Fair
Grey Green Dark 45384 43% Fair
Turquoise Ultra Very Dark 45405 43% Fair
Blue Green Dark 45110 36% Fair

Cosmo

Cosmo 983 983 73% Approx
Cosmo 984 984 62% Fair
Cosmo 2024 2024 61% Fair
Cosmo 2019 2019 54% Fair
Cosmo 375 375 50% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Deep Blue Sea Deep Blue Sea 62% Fair
Mint Julep Mint Julep 61% Fair
Deep Fennel Deep Fennel 51% Fair
Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay 44% Fair
Milady's Teal Milady's Teal 44% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Santa Cruz 2114 77% Approx
Father's Day 4117 54% Fair
Peacock 2149 50% Fair
Ocean 1282 47% Fair
Mermaid 4127 47% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Mediterranean Sea 0950 57% Fair
Island Blue 0940 55% Fair
Verdegris 9070 54% Fair
Blue Spruce 0140 32% Fair
Lagoon 0980 25% Fair

Valdani

Turquoise very dark 832 100% Excellent
Turquoise ultra very dark 833 66% Approx
Grey Green dark 891 62% Fair
Turquoise dark O550 45% Fair
Wedgewood dark 104 42% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bejeweled 095 75% Approx
Blacksmith Blue 187 43% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 33% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 25% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 23% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3809

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3809

DMC threads that pair well with 3809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

DMC 3809 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About DMC 3809

DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the teals family. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching dragonflies or turtle designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3809 look like?

DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #135C6D and RGB 19, 92, 109. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3809?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) is Anchor 1068 (Teal) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1066 (Teal Medium, 74%) and Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark, 69%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3809?

The closest DMC threads to 3809 are 806 Peacock Blue Dark (ΔE 6.7), 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue (ΔE 6.72), and 3808 Turquoise ultra very dark (ΔE 6.85). These are useful substitutes when 3809 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3809?

Reach for DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3809.