3819 — Moss Green light
Yellows family
Below: DMC 3819 (Moss Green light), a medium, vivid yellow shade with hex #B8B738 and RGB 184, 183, 56. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3819
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 3819
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3819
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3819
DMC threads that pair well with 3819, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
DMC 3819 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About DMC 3819
DMC 3819 is the floss known as Moss Green light: a vivid, medium member of the yellows family with sunny yellow tones. The rich and lively character of this shade lends itself well to warm backgrounds and golden accents. Stitchers frequently choose it for stars and honey themes in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3819 look like?
DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #B8B738 and RGB 184, 183, 56. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3819?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) is Anchor 278 (Lime Green Light) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 279 (Lime Green, 52%) and Anchor 265 (Avocado Green Very Light, 43%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3819?
The closest DMC threads to 3819 are 472 Avocado Green ultra light (ΔE 4.8), 12 Tender Green (ΔE 5.79), and 17 Light Yellow Plum (ΔE 5.95). These are useful substitutes when 3819 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3819?
Reach for DMC 3819 (Moss Green light) when your project calls for rubber duck designs, bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3819.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3819 (Moss Green light)?
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, 3819 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.