3816 — Celadon Green
Teals family
Looking up DMC 3816? It's Celadon Green, a medium teal shade (#53836F / RGB 83, 131, 111). 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 3816
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 3816
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3816
DMC threads that pair well with 3816, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3816 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3816
DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) is a medium, muted shade in the teals family. Expect a warm and grounded look that suits tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching tropical motifs or cool accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3816 look like?
DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #53836F and RGB 83, 131, 111. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3816?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) is Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 187 (Turquoise Medium, 72%) and Anchor 215 (Misty Green Light, 71%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3816?
The closest DMC threads to 3816 are 502 Blue Green (ΔE 5.75), 562 Jade medium (ΔE 6.51), and 320 Pistachio Green medium (ΔE 6.62). These are useful substitutes when 3816 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3816?
Reach for DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3816.