DMC 995 — Electric Blue Dark

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 4.1

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 995?

DMC 995 is Electric Blue Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #2696B6 — RGB 38, 150, 182 and HSL 193°, 65%, 43% — 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 Dark?

Electric Blue Dark is DMC 995, and it converts to Anchor 410. 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 995?

DMC 995 (Electric Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 410. 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 995?

DMC 995 (Electric Blue Dark) is #2696B6 in hex — that's RGB 38, 150, 182 or HSL 193°, 65%, 43%. 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 995?

To build dimension, flank DMC 995 (43% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Wedgewood Light (DMC 518) sits at 48% for highlights, and Peacock Blue Very Dark (DMC 3765) at 38% 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 995?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 995 are Wedgewood Light (DMC 518), Peacock Blue Dark (DMC 806), Wedgewood Medium (DMC 3760), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 995 is out of stock.