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 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, or RGB 92, 114, 148. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

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.