DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light
On screen, DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light reads as a light, soft teal (#acd8e2). The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 928 Larkspur Light, very close at ΔE 2.1; in Madeira, use Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light (ΔE 3.6, close).
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DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light
#acd8e2 · RGB 172, 216, 226
Closest to DMC 3761 in other brands
- Anchor 928 Larkspur Light ΔE 2.1 very close
- Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.6 close
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.0 very close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 11.3 loose
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.5 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 13.9 loose
DMC 3761 color values
| Code | 3761 |
|---|---|
| Name | Sky Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #acd8e2 |
| RGB | 172, 216, 226 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 83.6, a* -12.1, b* -9.6 |
| HSL | 191°, 48 %, 78 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 4 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 83.6) |
| DMC color card | row 08-02 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 928 Larkspur Light, ΔE 2.1 |
DMC 3761 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3761: the best is Anchor 928 at ΔE 2.1.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 928 | Larkspur Light | 2.1 | very close |
| Anchor | 9159 | Glacier Blue | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 160 | Sapphire Medium Light | 3.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 3.6 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 5.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 5.4 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 3.0 | very close |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 5.6 | close |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 11.3 | loose |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 12.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.5 | close |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 4.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 13.9 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 16.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3761
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3761; the nearest, DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light, sits at ΔE 3.4.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | #99cfd9 | 3.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | #bce3e6 | 3.9 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | #c5e8ed | 4.7 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 5.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 598 | Turquoise Light | #90c3cc | 5.8 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 7.8 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 813 | Blue Light | #a1c2d7 | 8.0 | darker |
| 927 | Gray Green Light | #bdcbcb | 8.7 | a little darker and more muted |
Shading DMC 3761: lighter and darker teal steps
3 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC teal and aqua family, L* from 90 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lighter | 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | 89.7 |
| 2 lighter | 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | 87.7 |
| 1 lighter | 964 | Sea Green Light | 85.9 |
| this color | 3761 | Sky Blue Light | 83.6 |
| 1 darker | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 79.8 |
| 2 darker | 598 | Turquoise Light | 75.6 |
| 3 darker | 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | 74.1 |
| 4 darker | 807 | Peacock Blue | 66.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3761
One strand each of DMC 3766 and DMC 3811 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 3766, ΔE 3.4).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3761 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light + 1 × DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light | #acd9e0 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light + 1 × DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light | #b1dce3 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light + 1 × DMC 827 Blue Very Light | #acd6e3 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3761
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #acd8e2; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3761
Anchor 928 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3761. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.1 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3761 is number 4 of 30 in the DMC teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 964 Sea Green Light and down to DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3761 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.7:1 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 Robin's Egg (ΔE 3.0), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 11.3) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.5); at least one of them is a very close match.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3761?
Anchor 928 Larkspur Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light (ΔE 2.1, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 9159 (ΔE 2.5) and Anchor 160 (ΔE 3.5).
What color is DMC 3761?
DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #acd8e2, RGB 172, 216, 226, L* 83.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3761?
Inside DMC, DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light is nearest (ΔE 3.4). From other brands, Anchor 928 (ΔE 2.1) or Madeira 1104 (ΔE 3.6). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3766 and DMC 3811 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 3761 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.0 (very close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 11.3).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3761?
Madeira 1104 Wedgewood Ultra Very Light at ΔE 3.6 (close), then Madeira 1001 at ΔE 5.4.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light ΔE 3.4
- DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 3.9
- DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light ΔE 4.7
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 5.2
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 7.8
- DMC 927 Gray Green Light ΔE 8.7
DMC 3761 in other brands
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 3.0
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 11.3
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.5
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 13.9