DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise
DMC 3809 Very Dark Turquoise is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#3F8F9A and RGB 63, 143, 154. The closest substitute is DMC 806 Dark Peacock Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 3809 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Turquoise |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #3F8F9A |
| RGB | 63, 143, 154 |
| HSL | 187°, 42%, 43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 806 Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3765 Very Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 518 Light Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 597 Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 807 Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 3760 Medium Wedgwood | 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 3809 in patterns
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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