DMC 3747 — Blue Violet Very Light

• DMC 159

  Blue Gray Light

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 25

  Lavender Ultra Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 157

  Cornflower Blue Very Light

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 800

  Delft Blue Pale

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 24

  White Lavender

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 341

  Blue Violet Light

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 27

  White Violet

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3752

  Antique Blue Very Light

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 3753

  Antique Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 26

  Lavender Pale

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3840

  Lavender Blue Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 23

  Apple Blossom

  ΔE 7.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3747?

DMC 3747 is Blue Violet Very Light, a very light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #D3D7ED — RGB 211, 215, 237 and HSL 231°, 42%, 88% — and it falls in the purples & violets range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Blue Violet Very Light?

Blue Violet Very Light is DMC 3747, and it converts to Anchor 120. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3747?

DMC 3747 (Blue Violet Very Light) converts to Anchor 120. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 3747?

DMC 3747 (Blue Violet Very Light) is #D3D7ED in hex — that's RGB 211, 215, 237 or HSL 231°, 42%, 88%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 3747?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3747 (88% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: White Violet (DMC 27) sits at 95% for highlights, and Blue Gray Light (DMC 159) at 81% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 3747?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3747 are Blue Gray Light (DMC 159), Lavender Ultra Light (DMC 25), Cornflower Blue Very Light (DMC 157), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3747 is out of stock.