DMC 996Electric Blue Medium
DMC 996 — Electric Blue Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #30C2EC
- RGB
- 48, 194, 236
- Anchor
- 433
- DMC code
- 996
Nearest DMC colors to 996
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 996 is out of stock.
- 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 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, or RGB 48, 194, 236. 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 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.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.