3815 — Celadon Green dark
Teals family
DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) is a medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #386A57 and RGB values 56, 106, 87. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3815
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 3815
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3815
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium), is barely a step away (ΔE 3.09). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3815
DMC threads that pair well with 3815, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3815 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3815
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the teals family, DMC 3815 carries the name Celadon Green dark. Its steady and deep presence shines in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns alike. Pull this thread for water and sky or tropical motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3815?
DMC 3815 is called Celadon Green dark. It's a medium-dark teal shade (hex #386A57, RGB 56, 106, 87) in the teals family, commonly used for peacock feathers, coastal scenes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3815?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) is Anchor 188 (Turquoise Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 877 (Sea Foam Green Dark, 74%) and Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3815?
The closest DMC threads to 3815 are 163 Celadon Green medium (ΔE 3.09), 367 Pistachio Green dark (ΔE 5.34), and 505 Jade Green (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 3815 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3815?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) for charts featuring peacock feathers, coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs. 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 3815 (Celadon Green 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, 3815 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.