DMC 3838 — Lavender Blue Dark

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3838?

DMC 3838 is Lavender Blue Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5C7294 — RGB 92, 114, 148 and HSL 216°, 23%, 47% — 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 Lavender Blue Dark?

Lavender Blue Dark is DMC 3838, and it converts to Anchor 177. 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 3838?

DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 177. 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 3838?

DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue Dark) is #5C7294 in hex — that's RGB 92, 114, 148 or HSL 216°, 23%, 47%. 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 3838?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3838 (47% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue Medium (DMC 793) sits at 54% for highlights, and Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798) at 42% 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 3838?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3838 are Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798), Cornflower Blue Medium (DMC 793), Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3838 is out of stock.