3846 — Bright Turquoise light
Teals family
DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) is a medium, highly saturated teal shade with hex code #00AFD1 and RGB values 0, 175, 209. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3846
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 3846
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3846
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Saturated shades like DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3846
DMC threads that pair well with 3846, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3846 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3846
DMC 3846 is the floss known as Bright Turquoise light: a highly saturated, medium member of the teals family. Its rich and lively presence shines in cool accents and nature themes alike. Pull this thread for ocean waves or peacock feathers when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3846 look like?
DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #00AFD1 and RGB 0, 175, 209. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3846?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) is Anchor 1090 (Electric Blue Light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light, 66%) and Anchor 1089 (Electric Blue Medium, 65%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3846?
The closest DMC threads to 3846 are 3766 Peacock Blue light (ΔE 5.77), 3845 Bright Turquoise medium (ΔE 6.09), and 519 Sky Blue (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 3846 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3846?
Reach for DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise light) when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3846.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3846 (Bright Turquoise 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, 3846 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.