DMC 3807 — Cornflower Blue

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3807?

DMC 3807 is Cornflower Blue, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #60678C — RGB 96, 103, 140 and HSL 230°, 19%, 46% — 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 Cornflower Blue?

Cornflower Blue is DMC 3807, and it converts to Anchor 122. 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 3807?

DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) converts to Anchor 122. 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 3807?

DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue) is #60678C in hex — that's RGB 96, 103, 140 or HSL 230°, 19%, 46%. 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 3807?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3807 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Dark (DMC 3746) sits at 51% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792) at 41% 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 3807?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3807 are Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792), Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838), Blue Violet Dark (DMC 3746), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3807 is out of stock.