3844 — Bright Turquoise dark
Teals family
Need details on DMC 3844? This medium-dark, highly saturated teal shade (Bright Turquoise dark) is hex #0089B2, RGB 0, 137, 178. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3844
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 3844
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3844
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
With its high saturation, DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark) draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3844
DMC threads that pair well with 3844, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3844 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3844
Meet DMC 3844, Bright Turquoise dark — a highly saturated, medium-dark thread in the teals family. Stitchers describe its character as intense and saturated, perfect for water and sky and tropical motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on cool accents and nature themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3844 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3844 is Bright Turquoise dark — a medium-dark teal thread (hex #0089B2, RGB 0, 137, 178). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3844?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark) is Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark) with a 63% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark, 59%) and Anchor 168 (Blue Green Medium, 47%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3844?
The closest DMC threads to 3844 are 518 Wedgewood light (ΔE 3.42), 3845 Bright Turquoise medium (ΔE 6.56), and 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 8.21). These are useful substitutes when 3844 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3844 good for?
DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3844.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3844 (Bright Turquoise dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3844 has a contrast ratio of about 4:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.