3818 — Emerald Green ultra very dark
Teals family
Need details on DMC 3818? This dark, highly saturated teal shade (Emerald Green ultra very dark) is hex #004F36, RGB 0, 79, 54. Cross-brand equivalents in Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3818
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 3818
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3818
DMC threads that pair well with 3818, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3818 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3818
Emerald Green ultra very dark (catalog code DMC 3818) is a dark, highly saturated shade from the teals family. With a striking and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in tropical motifs and cool accents. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3818?
DMC 3818 is called Emerald Green ultra very dark. It's a dark teal shade (hex #004F36, RGB 0, 79, 54) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3818?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) is Anchor 211 (Jade Dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 210 (Jade Medium Dark, 72%) and Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark, 66%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3818?
The closest DMC threads to 3818 are 561 Jade very dark (ΔE 5.39), 699 Christmas Green (ΔE 5.5), and 986 Forest Green very dark (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 3818 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3818?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.