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DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise

DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise is a blues embroidery floss color with hex #4899a8, RGB 72, 153, 168, and HSL 189, 40%, 47%. In cross stitch, it works best as a mid-tone cool detail and background color, especially for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders.

What Color Is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise?

DMC 3810 is a blues DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #4899a8, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.

How Do You Use DMC 3810 in Cross Stitch?

  • sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders
  • cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows
  • background areas that need depth without becoming too dark

Which Colors Pair With DMC 3810?

This shade pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds. It is especially practical for ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.

Which DMC Colors Are Closest to 3810?

These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.

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Which Related DMC Colors Work With DMC 3810?

Use these related blues shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.

Create a Pattern With DMC 3810

StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.

DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise FAQ

Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.

What color is DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise?

DMC 3810 Dark Turquoise is a blues embroidery floss color with hex #4899a8 and RGB 72, 153, 168. In cross stitch, it works as a mid-tone cool detail and background color.

What is DMC 3810 used for in cross stitch?

DMC 3810 is useful for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders. It can also support cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows, especially when you need a blues shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3810?

The closest colors in this chart are DMC 3760 Medium Wedgwood, DMC 3848 Medium Teal Green, DMC 518 Light Wedgwood. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.

Can I use hex #4899a8 as DMC 3810?

Hex #4899a8 is the digital reference shown for DMC 3810. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.

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