DMC 3840 — Lavender Blue Light

• 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 color is DMC 3840?

DMC 3840 is Lavender Blue Light, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #B0C0DA — RGB 176, 192, 218 and HSL 217°, 36%, 77% — 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 Light?

Lavender Blue Light is DMC 3840, and it converts to Anchor 117. 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 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 — that's RGB 176, 192, 218 or HSL 217°, 36%, 77%. 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 3840?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3840 (77% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Delft Blue Pale (DMC 800) sits at 81% for highlights, and Antique Blue Light (DMC 932) at 71% 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 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.