DMC 3812 Very Dark Seagreen
DMC 3812 Very Dark Seagreen is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#2F8C84 and RGB 47, 140, 132. The closest substitute is DMC 943 Medium Aquamarine.
Color values
| DMC code | 3812 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Seagreen |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #2F8C84 |
| RGB | 47, 140, 132 |
| HSL | 175°, 50%, 37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 943 Medium Aquamarine | View color | Very close |
| 3850 Dark Bright Green | View color | Very close |
| 3847 Dark Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 3814 Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3848 Medium Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 991 Dark Aquamarine | 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 3812 in patterns
Very Dark Seagreen 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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