DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green
DMC 3850 Dark Bright Green is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#378477 and RGB 55, 132, 119. The closest substitute is DMC 3847 Dark Teal Green.
Color values
| DMC code | 3850 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Bright Green |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #378477 |
| RGB | 55, 132, 119 |
| HSL | 170°, 41%, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3847 Dark Teal Green | View color | Very close |
| 3812 Very Dark Seagreen | View color | Very close |
| 3814 Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 943 Medium Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 991 Dark Aquamarine | View color | Close |
| 3848 Medium Teal Green | 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 3850 in patterns
Dark Bright Green 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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