DMC 3811 Very Light Turquoise
DMC 3811 Very Light Turquoise is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#BCE3E6 and RGB 188, 227, 230. The closest substitute is DMC 828 Ultra Very Light Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 3811 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Turquoise |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #BCE3E6 |
| RGB | 188, 227, 230 |
| HSL | 184°, 46%, 82% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 828 Ultra Very Light Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3761 Light Sky Blue | View color | Close |
| 827 Very Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 775 Very Light Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 13 Medium Light Nile Green | View color | Close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Close |
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 3811 in patterns
Very Light 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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