What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3844?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 410 for DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark. By color, the closest Anchor is 410 (63% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Teals and aquas
DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark
- Anchor equivalent
- 410
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3845 82%
Out of DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #12AEBA
- RGB
- 18, 174, 186
- Family
- Teals and aquas
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3844
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3845Turquoise Bright Med82% · Closest
- 807Peacock Blue82% · Closest
- 597Turquoise81% · Closest
- 806Peacock Blue Dark78% · Closest
- 3843Electric Blue77% · Closest
- 3848Teal Green Med74% · Closest
DMC 3844 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 485 or 484; Paternayan 584 or 583. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC teals and aquas, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark.
Stitching with DMC 3844
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 3844?
The closest other DMC colors are 3845 Turquoise Bright Med (82%), 807 Peacock Blue (82%), 597 Turquoise (81%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 3844 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.