DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light
DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light is a very light, muted blue with the screen hex #d3d7ed. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light at ΔE 7.4 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 8.0 (similar).
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DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light
#d3d7ed · RGB 211, 215, 237
Closest to DMC 3747 in other brands
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 7.4 similar
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler White ΔE 11.6 loose
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.7 close
- Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac ΔE 5.6 close
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.3 loose
DMC 3747 color values
| Code | 3747 |
|---|---|
| Name | Blue Violet Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #d3d7ed |
| RGB | 211, 215, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 86.3, a* 2.9, b* -11.2 |
| HSL | 231°, 42 %, 88 % |
| Color family | Blue, 2 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 86.3) |
| DMC color card | row 05-12 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 120 Blueberry Light, ΔE 7.4 |
DMC 3747 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3747: the best is Anchor 120 at ΔE 7.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 120 | Blueberry Light | 7.4 | similar |
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 10.5 | loose |
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 10.6 | loose |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 9.9 | similar |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 11.0 | loose |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 11.6 | loose |
| Perler | Frosted Lilac | code 80-15267 | 12.7 | loose |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 4.7 | close |
| Hama | 106 | Light Lavender | 8.2 | similar |
| Artkal S | S153 | Pale Lilac | 5.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 10.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 11.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3747
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3747; the nearest, DMC 159 Blue Gray Light, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | #c7cad7 | 4.7 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 25 | Lavender Ultra Light | #dad2e9 | 5.3 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | #bbc3d9 | 5.3 | darker |
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | #c0ccde | 5.4 | a little darker |
| 24 | White Lavender | #e0d7ee | 5.6 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 341 | Blue Violet Light | #b7bfdd | 6.6 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 27 | White Violet | #f0eef9 | 7.0 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 7.0 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
Shading DMC 3747: lighter and darker blue steps
0 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 86 to 77.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3747
One strand each of DMC 26 and DMC 3841 models at ΔE 0.7, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 159, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3747 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 26 Lavender Pale + 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale | #d2d5ea | 0.7 |
| 1 × DMC 211 Lavender Light + 1 × DMC 827 Blue Very Light | #d1d4e8 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 341 Blue Violet Light + 1 × DMC 27 White Violet | #d6d8ec | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3747
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #d3d7ed; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3747
Substituting DMC 3747 takes care: Anchor 120 is darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 7.4), and Madeira 1804 is a little darker and more muted (ΔE 8.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3747 is number 2 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. Nothing in the family is lighter nearby; shade down with DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3747 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 14.7:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 11.6), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.7) and Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac (ΔE 5.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3747?
Anchor 120 Blueberry Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 7.4, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 128 (ΔE 10.5) and Anchor 1031 (ΔE 10.6).
What color is DMC 3747?
DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light is a very light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #d3d7ed, RGB 211, 215, 237, L* 86.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3747?
Inside DMC, DMC 159 Blue Gray Light is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 120 (ΔE 7.4) or Madeira 1804 (ΔE 8.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 26 and DMC 3841 models at ΔE 0.7.
What is DMC 3747 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 11.6 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.7).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3747?
Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light at ΔE 8.0 (similar), then Madeira 901 at ΔE 9.9.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 159 Blue Gray Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light ΔE 5.3
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 5.4
- DMC 24 White Lavender ΔE 5.6
- DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 7.0
DMC 3747 in other brands
- Madeira 1804 Pearl Gray Very Light ΔE 8.0
- Perler White ΔE 11.6
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.7
- Artkal S S153 Pale Lilac ΔE 5.6
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 10.3