DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light
DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light is a light gray with the screen hex #c7d1db. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar).
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DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light
#c7d1db · RGB 199, 209, 219
Closest to DMC 3752 in other brands
- Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.8 close
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.9 similar
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 8.9 similar
DMC 3752 color values
| Code | 3752 |
|---|---|
| Name | Antique Blue Very Light |
| Hex (screen) | #c7d1db |
| RGB | 199, 209, 219 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.4, a* -1.5, b* -6.1 |
| HSL | 210°, 22 %, 82 % |
| Color family | Gray, 12 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.4) |
| DMC color card | row 07-17 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light, ΔE 4.8 |
DMC 3752 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3752: the best is Anchor 1031 at ΔE 4.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 5.3 | close |
| Anchor | 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1804 | Pearl Gray Very Light | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Light Grey | code 80-15181 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 8.6 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 3.8 | close |
| Hama | 01 | White | 6.6 | similar |
| Artkal S | S78 | Ash Grey | 6.9 | similar |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 7.3 | similar |
| Nabbi | N10 | Light Grey | 8.9 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 10.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3752
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3752; the nearest, DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale, sits at ΔE 3.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | #c0ccde | 3.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 4.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | #c7cad7 | 4.3 | a little darker |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbe2e9 | 4.3 | lighter |
| 415 | Pearl Gray | #d3d3d6 | 4.9 | slightly more muted |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 5.5 | more saturated |
| 02 | Tin | #d7d7d8 | 5.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 168 | Pewter Very Light | #d1d1d1 | 5.7 | more muted |
Shading DMC 3752: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 90 to 71.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 89.5 |
| 3 lighter | 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | 87.9 |
| 2 lighter | 02 | Tin | 86.0 |
| 1 lighter | 415 | Pearl Gray | 84.6 |
| this color | 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | 83.4 |
| 1 darker | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 81.5 |
| 2 darker | 927 | Gray Green Light | 80.7 |
| 3 darker | 03 | Tin Medium | 74.9 |
| 4 darker | 04 | Tin Dark | 71.2 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3752
One strand each of DMC 3325 and DMC 453 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 800, ΔE 3.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3752 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light + 1 × DMC 453 Shell Gray Light | #c8d0d9 | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 01 White Tin + 1 × DMC 932 Antique Blue Light | #c6ced7 | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 03 Tin Medium | #c3cdd6 | 1.1 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3752
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #c7d1db; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
| Role | Color | Name | Contrast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonal outline (gray) | 3799 | Pewter Gray Very Dark | 6.5:1 |
| Strongest contrast | 310 | Black | 13.6:1 |
| Softer gray or brown line | 400 | Mahogany Dark | 4.6:1 |
How to use DMC 3752
Substituting DMC 3752 takes care: Anchor 1031 is a little lighter (ΔE 4.8), and Madeira 1708 is darker (ΔE 6.2). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3752 is number 12 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 415 Pearl Gray and down to DMC 159 Blue Gray Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3752 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.6:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.5:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Light Grey (ΔE 8.3), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 3.8) and Artkal S S78 Ash Grey (ΔE 6.9); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3752?
Anchor 1031 Antique Blue Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 128 (ΔE 5.3) and Anchor 1032 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is DMC 3752?
DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light is a light gray in the gray family: hex #c7d1db, RGB 199, 209, 219, L* 83.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3752?
Inside DMC, DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale is nearest (ΔE 3.6). From other brands, Anchor 1031 (ΔE 4.8) or Madeira 1708 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3325 and DMC 453 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3752 in Perler beads?
Perler Light Grey (#b3bab8) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 3.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3752?
Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Madeira 1001 at ΔE 6.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 3.6
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 4.1
- DMC 159 Blue Gray Light ΔE 4.3
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 5.5
- DMC 168 Pewter Very Light ΔE 5.7
DMC 3752 in other brands
- Madeira 1708 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.2
- Perler Light Grey ΔE 8.3
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 3.8
- Artkal S S78 Ash Grey ΔE 6.9
- Nabbi N10 Light Grey ΔE 8.9