What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3846?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 1090 for DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light. By color, the closest Anchor is 1090 (70% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Teals and aquas
DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light
- Anchor equivalent
- 1090
- Closest DMC substitute
- 3845 80%
Out of DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light, 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
- #06E3E6
- RGB
- 6, 227, 230
- Family
- Teals and aquas
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3846
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3846 Turquoise Bright Light, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 3845Turquoise Bright Med80% · Closest
- 959Sea Green Med74% · Closest
- 964Sea Green Light71% · Closest
- 3766Peacock Blue Light70% · Closest
- 598Turquoise Light68% · Closest
- 3844Turquoise Bright Dark67% · Closest
DMC 3846 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 |
|---|---|
| Anchor |
|
| Cosmo |
|
| Madeira |
|
| Gamma |
|
| Sullivans |
|
| J&P Coats |
|
| Loops & Threads |
|
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 482 or 484; Paternayan 593 or 523. 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 3846 Turquoise Bright Light.
Stitching with DMC 3846
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 3846?
The closest other DMC colors are 3845 Turquoise Bright Med (80%), 959 Sea Green Med (74%), 964 Sea Green Light (71%). 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 3846 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.