DMC 3766 — Peacock Blue Light

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 3.0

• DMC 3761

  Sky Blue Light

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 3811

  Turquoise Very Light

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 828

  Sky Blue Very Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 827

  Blue Very Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 813

  Blue Light

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 964

  Sea Green Light

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3325

  Baby Blue Light

  ΔE 9.9

• DMC 993

  Aquamarine Very Light

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 927

  Gray Green Light

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 10.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3766?

DMC 3766 is Peacock Blue Light, a light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #99CFD9 — RGB 153, 207, 217 and HSL 189°, 46%, 73% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Peacock Blue Light?

Peacock Blue Light is DMC 3766, and it converts to Anchor 167. 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 3766?

DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue Light) converts to Anchor 167. 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 3766?

DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue Light) is #99CFD9 in hex — that's RGB 153, 207, 217 or HSL 189°, 46%, 73%. 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 3766?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3766 (73% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761) sits at 78% for highlights, and Turquoise Light (DMC 598) at 68% 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 3766?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3766 are Turquoise Light (DMC 598), Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761), Turquoise Very Light (DMC 3811), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3766 is out of stock.