DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue
On screen, DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue reads as a dark, soft blue (#60678c). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium at ΔE 4.8 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium at ΔE 5.0 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue
#60678c · RGB 96, 103, 140
Closest to DMC 3807 in other brands
- Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium ΔE 4.8 close
- Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium ΔE 5.0 close
- Perler Denim ΔE 5.9 close
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 10.5 loose
- Artkal S S140 Indigo ΔE 9.8 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 13.3 loose
DMC 3807 color values
| Code | 3807 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cornflower Blue |
| Hex (screen) | #60678c |
| RGB | 96, 103, 140 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 44.3, a* 6.5, b* -21.2 |
| HSL | 230°, 19 %, 46 % |
| Color family | Blue, 34 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 44.3) |
| DMC color card | row 05-22 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium, ΔE 4.8 |
DMC 3807 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3807: the best is Anchor 122 at ΔE 4.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 122 | Blueberry Medium | 4.8 | close |
| Anchor | 1030 | Thistle Medium Dark | 7.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 131 | Blue Medium | 9.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 5.0 | close |
| Madeira | 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 5.8 | close |
| Madeira | 902 | Blue Violet Light | 6.8 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 5.9 | close |
| Perler | Iris | code 80-15245 | 9.2 | similar |
| Hama | 119 | Sky Blue | 10.5 | loose |
| Hama | 41 | Fluorescent Blue | 12.8 | loose |
| Artkal S | S140 | Indigo | 9.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | ST6 | Transparent Purple | 11.1 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 13.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 14.1 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3807
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3807; the nearest, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 4.7.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #555b7b | 4.7 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | #5c7294 | 6.5 | a little lighter |
| 3746 | Blue Violet Dark | #776b98 | 7.1 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | #5c5478 | 8.0 | darker |
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 8.2 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 31 | Blueberry | #50518d | 8.5 | darker and more saturated |
| 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | #707da2 | 8.6 | lighter |
| 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | #7d77a5 | 8.9 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3807: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 54 to 35.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 161 | Blue Gray | 54.1 |
| 3 lighter | 793 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 52.6 |
| 2 lighter | 30 | Blueberry Medium Light | 52.1 |
| 1 lighter | 3838 | Lavender Blue Dark | 47.6 |
| this color | 3807 | Cornflower Blue | 44.3 |
| 1 darker | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 39.3 |
| 2 darker | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 3 darker | 31 | Blueberry | 37.0 |
| 4 darker | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3807
One strand each of DMC 793 and DMC 791 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 792, ΔE 4.7).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3807 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 793 Cornflower Blue Medium + 1 × DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #5e6687 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark + 1 × DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark | #5c6487 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 30 Blueberry Medium Light + 1 × DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #5f6992 | 1.6 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3807
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #60678c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3807
Substituting DMC 3807 takes care: Anchor 122 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 4.8), and Madeira 906 is a little darker and slightly more saturated (ΔE 5.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3807 is number 34 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark and down to DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3807 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 5.5:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Denim (ΔE 5.9), Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 10.5) and Artkal S S140 Indigo (ΔE 9.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3807?
Anchor 122 Blueberry Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 4.8, close). Runners-up: Anchor 1030 (ΔE 7.9) and Anchor 131 (ΔE 9.2).
What color is DMC 3807?
DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #60678c, RGB 96, 103, 140, L* 44.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3807?
Inside DMC, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.7). From other brands, Anchor 122 (ΔE 4.8) or Madeira 906 (ΔE 5.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 793 and DMC 791 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 3807 in Perler beads?
Perler Denim (#4c6388) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 5.9 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 119 Sky Blue (ΔE 10.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3807?
Madeira 906 Cornflower Blue Medium at ΔE 5.0 (close), then Madeira 2702 at ΔE 5.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
DMC 3807 in other brands
- Perler Denim ΔE 5.9
- Hama 119 Sky Blue ΔE 10.5
- Artkal S S140 Indigo ΔE 9.8
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 13.3