3850 DMC color
Green Bright Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.

- DMC
- 3850
- Name
- Green Bright Dark
- Hex
- #378477
- RGB (0-255)
- 55, 132, 119
- CIELAB (D65)
- 50.27, -27.01, -0.10
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3850
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 3847 Teal Green Dark | #347D75 | 3.17 |
| 3812 Sea Green Very Dark | #2F8C84 | 3.74 |
| 3814 Aquamarine | #508B7D | 4.13 |
| 991 Aquamarine Dark | #477B6E | 4.30 |
| 943 Green Bright Medium | #3D9384 | 5.35 |
Free patterns to try with 3850
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Green Bright Dark, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3850. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Green Bright Dark in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.