DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark
DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark (#384c5e) is a dark, muted blue. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 922 Denim Dark at ΔE 4.6 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark at ΔE 6.0 (similar).
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DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark
#384c5e · RGB 56, 76, 94
Closest to DMC 3750 in other brands
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 4.6 close
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 6.0 similar
- Perler Midnight ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 4.5 close
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 7.4 similar
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.0 similar
DMC 3750 color values
| Code | 3750 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #384c5e |
| RGB | 56, 76, 94 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 31.4, a* -2.6, b* -13.0 |
| HSL | 208°, 25 %, 29 % |
| Color family | Blue, 45 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 31.4) |
| DMC color card | row 07-21 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 922 Denim Dark, ΔE 4.6 |
DMC 3750 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3750: the best is Anchor 922 at ΔE 4.6.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 922 | Denim Dark | 4.6 | close |
| Anchor | 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 979 | Sea Blue Dark | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 1712 | Dusty Blue Dark | 6.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 1005 | Antique Blue Dark | 6.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1011 | Blue Dark | 8.2 | similar |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Dark Grey | code 80-19092 | 9.6 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 4.5 | close |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 10.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 7.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S69 | Mine Shaft | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 9.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 13.7 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3750
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3750; the nearest, DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 5.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 5.5 | lighter |
| 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #1c5066 | 6.6 | more saturated |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 7.2 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 796 | Royal Blue Dark | #11416d | 8.6 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 797 | Royal Blue | #13477d | 8.9 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 9.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | #0e365c | 10.0 | darker and more saturated |
| 844 | Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #484848 | 10.4 | more muted |
Shading DMC 3750: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 41 to 22.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 40.6 |
| 3 lighter | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 2 lighter | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
| 1 lighter | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 31.4 |
| 1 darker | 797 | Royal Blue | 29.7 |
| 2 darker | 796 | Royal Blue Dark | 26.7 |
| 3 darker | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
| 4 darker | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 22.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3750
One strand each of DMC 803 and DMC 3799 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 930, ΔE 5.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3750 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3799 Pewter Gray Very Dark | #384f64 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 844 Beaver Gray Ultra Dark | #3c5166 | 2.1 |
| 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3021 Brown Gray Very Dark | #405264 | 2.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3750
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #384c5e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3750
Substituting DMC 3750 takes care: Anchor 922 is lighter (ΔE 4.6), and Madeira 1712 is lighter and more saturated (ΔE 6.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3750 is number 45 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark and down to DMC 797 Royal Blue. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3750 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 8.9:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 7.5), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 4.5) and Artkal S S157 Iron Grey (ΔE 7.4); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3750?
Anchor 922 Denim Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark (ΔE 4.6, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1035 (ΔE 4.8) and Anchor 979 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is DMC 3750?
DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark is a dark, muted blue in the blue family: hex #384c5e, RGB 56, 76, 94, L* 31.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3750?
Inside DMC, DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.5). From other brands, Anchor 922 (ΔE 4.6) or Madeira 1712 (ΔE 6.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 803 and DMC 3799 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is DMC 3750 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 4.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3750?
Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark at ΔE 6.0 (similar), then Madeira 1005 at ΔE 6.7.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 5.5
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.2
- DMC 797 Royal Blue ΔE 8.9
- DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark ΔE 9.3
DMC 3750 in other brands
- Anchor 922 Denim Dark ΔE 4.6
- Madeira 1712 Dusty Blue Dark ΔE 6.0
- Perler Midnight ΔE 7.5
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 4.5
- Artkal S S157 Iron Grey ΔE 7.4
- Nabbi N01 Black ΔE 9.0