3847 — Teal Green dark
Teals family#00504D
Looking up DMC 3847? It's Teal Green dark, a dark teal shade (#00504D / RGB 0, 80, 77). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3847
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Chinese Green
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3847
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 3847 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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Metallic, rayon & specialty
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 3847 (Teal Green dark) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3847
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3847
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark) is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
DMC 3847 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 Teal Green dark turns up.
DMC 3847 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 3847.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3847, Diamond Drills USA DMC3847. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3847 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3847
DMC threads that pair well with 3847, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC3847 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3847
Known as Teal Green dark, DMC 3847 is a dark, highly saturated shade sitting in the teals family. Expect a dramatic and vivid look that suits nature themes, ocean waves, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3847 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3847 is Teal Green dark — a dark teal thread (hex #00504D, RGB 0, 80, 77). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3847?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark) is Anchor 212 (Jade Very Dark) with a 59% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 879 (Sea Foam Green Ultra Very Dark, 59%) and Anchor 218 (Misty Green Very Dark, 55%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3847?
The closest DMC threads to 3847 are 991 Aquamarine dark (ΔE 3.38), 561 Jade very dark (ΔE 7.28), and 501 Blue Green dark (ΔE 7.5). These are useful substitutes when 3847 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3847 good for?
DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3847.
Is DMC 3847 (Teal Green dark) good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 3847 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 3847?
No. DMC 3847 (Teal Green 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 3847?
Diamond Dotz D3847 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3847 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3847 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 3847?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Appleton 833 Bright Peacock Blue (94%), Soie d'Alger 204 Paon (93%), Artkal M MB22 Deep Teal (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.