DMC 3814 Aquamarine
DMC 3814 Aquamarine is a Greens family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#508B7D and RGB 80, 139, 125. The closest substitute is DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 3814 |
|---|---|
| Name | Aquamarine |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #508B7D |
| RGB | 80, 139, 125 |
| HSL | 166°, 27%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3850 Dark Bright Green | View color | Close |
| 991 Dark Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3848 Medium Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 943 Medium Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3847 Dark Teal Green | View color | Close |
| 3812 Very Dark Seagreen | 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 3814 in patterns
Aquamarine sits in the Greens family and works as a natural foliage color. It is a natural fit for leaves, stems, forests, wreaths, herbs, and botanical designs, and for calm background areas in landscapes.
- Pairs well with florals, browns, cream neutrals.
- Pattern ideas: botanical charts, wreath designs, landscape scenes.
- Also useful for natural pairings with florals and woodland animals.
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