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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3809
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 3809
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3809
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3809
DMC threads that pair well with 3809, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3809 has a contrast ratio of about 7.6:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.