3814 — Aquamarine
Teals family
Below: DMC 3814 (Aquamarine), a dark, vivid teal shade with hex #0D7163 and RGB 13, 113, 99. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3814
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 3814
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3814
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
With its high saturation, DMC 3814 (Aquamarine) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3814
DMC threads that pair well with 3814, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3814 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3814
Known as Aquamarine, DMC 3814 is a dark, vivid shade sitting in the teals family. The dramatic and vivid mood of this color makes it a natural fit for mermaid motifs and sea glass tones. Expect to see it used in tidepool patterns and water and sky across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3814 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3814 is Aquamarine — a dark teal thread (hex #0D7163, RGB 13, 113, 99). It shows up most in ocean waves and peacock feathers.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3814?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3814 (Aquamarine) is Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) with a 72% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1076 (Jade, 55%) and Anchor 877 (Sea Foam Green Dark, 52%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3814?
The closest DMC threads to 3814 are 3848 Teal Green medium (ΔE 4.92), 3815 Celadon Green dark (ΔE 5.72), and 163 Celadon Green medium (ΔE 7.1). These are useful substitutes when 3814 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3814 good for?
DMC 3814 (Aquamarine) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3814.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3814 (Aquamarine)?
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, 3814 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.