DMC 996 — Electric Blue Medium

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 8.8

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3766

  Peacock Blue Light

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3755

  Baby Blue

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 813

  Blue Light

  ΔE 12.0

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 3845

  Turquoise Bright Medium

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 12.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 996?

DMC 996 is Electric Blue Medium, a light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #30C2EC — RGB 48, 194, 236 and HSL 193°, 83%, 56% — 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 Medium?

Electric Blue Medium is DMC 996, and it converts to Anchor 433. 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 996?

DMC 996 (Electric Blue Medium) converts to Anchor 433. 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 996?

DMC 996 (Electric Blue Medium) is #30C2EC in hex — that's RGB 48, 194, 236 or HSL 193°, 83%, 56%. 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 996?

To build dimension, flank DMC 996 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sky Blue (DMC 519) sits at 64% for highlights, and Electric Blue (DMC 3843) at 45% 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 996?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 996 are Electric Blue (DMC 3843), Sky Blue (DMC 519), Peacock Blue (DMC 807), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 996 is out of stock.