3813 — Blue Green light
Teals family
Need details on DMC 3813? This medium-light, muted teal shade (Blue Green light) is hex #8CAC9D, RGB 140, 172, 157. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3813
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3813
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3813
DMC threads that pair well with 3813, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3813 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3813
DMC 3813 is the floss known as Blue Green light: a muted, medium-light member of the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3813 look like?
DMC 3813 (Blue Green light) is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #8CAC9D and RGB 140, 172, 157. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3813?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3813 (Blue Green light) is Anchor 875 (Sea Foam Green Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 214 (Misty Green Very Light, 80%) and Anchor 186 (Turquoise Light, 58%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3813?
The closest DMC threads to 3813 are 3817 Celadon Green light (ΔE 3.23), 503 Blue Green medium (ΔE 5.09), and 927 Grey Green light (ΔE 8.34). These are useful substitutes when 3813 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3813?
Reach for DMC 3813 (Blue Green light) when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3813.