DMC 3840Lavender Blue Light
DMC 3840 — Lavender Blue Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #B0C0DA
- RGB
- 176, 192, 218
- Anchor
- 117
- DMC code
- 3840
Nearest DMC colors to 3840
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 3840 is out of stock.
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 3.2
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 4.1
- DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 156
Blue Violet Medium Light
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 809
Delft Blue
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 813
Blue Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 3755
Baby Blue
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 7.8
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 3840?
- DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue Light) converts to Anchor 117. 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 3840?
- DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue Light) is #B0C0DA in hex, or RGB 176, 192, 218. 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 3840?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3840 are Cornflower Blue Very Light (DMC 157), Blue Violet Light (DMC 341), Delft Blue Pale (DMC 800), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3840 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.