DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light
DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light is a light, muted blue with the screen hex #b0c0da. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 120 Blueberry Light, very close at ΔE 1.4; in Madeira, use Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light (ΔE 7.1, similar).
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DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light
#b0c0da · RGB 176, 192, 218
Closest to DMC 3840 in other brands
- Anchor 120 Blueberry Light ΔE 1.4 very close
- Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light ΔE 7.1 similar
- Perler Mist ΔE 10.0 loose
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.8 close
- Artkal S S135 Moonlight Blue ΔE 4.1 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 5.5 close
DMC 3840 color values
| Code | 3840 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lavender Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b0c0da |
| RGB | 176, 192, 218 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 77.3, a* -0.0, b* -14.8 |
| HSL | 217°, 36 %, 77 % |
| Color family | Blue, 7 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 77.3) |
| DMC color card | row 06-01 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 120 Blueberry Light, ΔE 1.4 |
DMC 3840 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3840: the best is Anchor 120 at ΔE 1.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 120 | Blueberry Light | 1.4 | very close |
| Anchor | 159 | Sapphire Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Anchor | 117 | Thistle Light | 6.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 901 | Blue Violet Very Light | 7.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 7.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 909 | Delft | 7.9 | similar |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 10.0 | loose |
| Perler | Blueberry Creme | code 80-19093 | 10.4 | loose |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 4.8 | close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 6.3 | similar |
| Artkal S | S135 | Moonlight Blue | 4.1 | close |
| Artkal S | SE2 | Raincloud | 4.4 | close |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 5.5 | close |
| Nabbi | N23 | Medium Blue | 13.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3840
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3840; the nearest, DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.2.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | #bbc3d9 | 3.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 341 | Blue Violet Light | #b7bfdd | 4.1 | practically the same in lightness and saturation |
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | #c0ccde | 4.2 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 932 | Antique Blue Light | #a2b5c6 | 5.5 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 156 | Blue Violet Medium Light | #a3aed1 | 6.1 | darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 6.6 | lighter |
| 159 | Blue Gray Light | #c7cad7 | 6.7 | a little lighter and more muted |
| 809 | Delft Blue | #94a8c6 | 6.9 | darker and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3840: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 86 to 68.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3747 | Blue Violet Very Light | 86.3 |
| 3 lighter | 3325 | Baby Blue Light | 82.9 |
| 2 lighter | 800 | Delft Blue Pale | 81.7 |
| 1 lighter | 157 | Cornflower Blue Very Light | 78.8 |
| this color | 3840 | Lavender Blue Light | 77.3 |
| 1 darker | 932 | Antique Blue Light | 72.8 |
| 2 darker | 3755 | Baby Blue | 71.8 |
| 3 darker | 156 | Blue Violet Medium Light | 71.3 |
| 4 darker | 809 | Delft Blue | 68.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3840
One strand each of DMC 156 and DMC 3325 models at ΔE 1.0, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 157, ΔE 3.2).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3840 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light + 1 × DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light | #aec1dc | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 794 Cornflower Blue Light | #b2c1d8 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 25 Lavender Ultra Light + 1 × DMC 519 Sky Blue | #b4c2d9 | 1.2 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3840
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b0c0da; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3840
Anchor 120 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3840. It is a little lighter, a ΔE of 1.4 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3840 is number 7 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light and down to DMC 932 Antique Blue Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3840 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 11.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.8:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Mist (ΔE 10.0), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.8) and Artkal S S135 Moonlight Blue (ΔE 4.1); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3840?
Anchor 120 Blueberry Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light (ΔE 1.4, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 159 (ΔE 6.2) and Anchor 117 (ΔE 6.6).
What color is DMC 3840?
DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #b0c0da, RGB 176, 192, 218, L* 77.3. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3840?
Inside DMC, DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.2). From other brands, Anchor 120 (ΔE 1.4) or Madeira 901 (ΔE 7.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 156 and DMC 3325 models at ΔE 1.0.
What is DMC 3840 in Perler beads?
Perler Mist (#93b0bd) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 10.0 (loose). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 4.8).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3840?
Madeira 901 Blue Violet Very Light at ΔE 7.1 (similar), then Madeira 1708 at ΔE 7.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 157 Cornflower Blue Very Light ΔE 3.2
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 4.2
- DMC 156 Blue Violet Medium Light ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 159 Blue Gray Light ΔE 6.7
- DMC 809 Delft Blue ΔE 6.9
DMC 3840 in other brands
- Perler Mist ΔE 10.0
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 4.8
- Artkal S S135 Moonlight Blue ΔE 4.1
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 5.5