DMC 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise
DMC 3808 Ultra Very Dark Turquoise is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#366970 and RGB 54, 105, 112. The closest substitute is DMC 3842 Dark Wedgwood.
Color values
| DMC code | 3808 |
|---|---|
| Name | Ultra Very Dark Turquoise |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #366970 |
| RGB | 54, 105, 112 |
| HSL | 187°, 35%, 33% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3842 Dark Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 924 Very Dark Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 517 Dark Wedgwood | View color | Similar |
| 3768 Dark Gray Green | View color | Similar |
| 3847 Dark Teal Green | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3808 in patterns
Ultra Very Dark Turquoise sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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