3812 — Sea Green very dark
Teals family
DMC 3812 — Sea Green very dark — has hex #00887C and RGB 0, 136, 124. This medium-dark, highly saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3812
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 3812
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3812
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3812
DMC threads that pair well with 3812, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3812 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3812
Sea Green very dark (catalog code DMC 3812) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade from the teals family. It has a strong and rich feel that suits dragonflies and turtle designs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with mermaid motifs or sea glass tones for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3812?
DMC 3812 is called Sea Green very dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #00887C, RGB 0, 136, 124) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3812?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark) is Anchor 1076 (Jade) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 187 (Turquoise Medium, 80%) and Anchor 209 (Jade Medium, 47%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3812?
The closest DMC threads to 3812 are 943 Aquamarine medium (ΔE 4.2), 992 Aquamarine medium (ΔE 5.35), and 3850 Bright Green dark (ΔE 5.37). These are useful substitutes when 3812 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3812?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark) for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3812 (Sea Green very dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3812 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.