3818 — Emerald Green ultra very dark
Teals family#004F36
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.
About DMC 3818
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Broccoli
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3818
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3818 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3818
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3818
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because it is so deep, DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
DMC 3818 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Emerald Green ultra very dark turns up.
DMC 3818 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3818.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3818, Diamond Drills USA DMC3818. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3818 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3818
DMC threads that pair well with 3818, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC3818 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 923 (Christmas Green Very Dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark, 74%) and Anchor 246 (Pistachio Green Very Dark, 69%).
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.
Is DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 3818 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3818?
No. DMC 3818 (Emerald Green ultra very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3818?
Diamond Dotz D3818 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3818 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3818 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3818?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 16880 Blue Green very dark (96%), Finca 4323 Blue Green very dark (96%), Soie d'Alger 145 Vert Nil (91%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.