DMC 3843 — Electric Blue

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 996

  Electric Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 3843?

DMC 3843 is Electric Blue, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #14AAD0 — RGB 20, 170, 208 and HSL 192°, 82%, 45% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Electric Blue?

Electric Blue is DMC 3843, and it converts to Anchor 1089. 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 3843?

DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) converts to Anchor 1089. 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 3843?

DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) is #14AAD0 in hex — that's RGB 20, 170, 208 or HSL 192°, 82%, 45%. 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 3843?

To build dimension, flank DMC 3843 (45% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Electric Blue Medium (DMC 996) sits at 56% for highlights, and Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995) at 43% 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 3843?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 3843 are Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995), Electric Blue Medium (DMC 996), Turquoise (DMC 597), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 3843 is out of stock.