DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light
DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light is a light, muted blue with the screen hex #b8d2e6. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 159 Sapphire Light, very close at ΔE 2.8; in Madeira, use Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.3, similar).
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DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light
#b8d2e6 · RGB 184, 210, 230
Closest to DMC 3325 in other brands
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 2.8 very close
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.3 similar
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 7.2 similar
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.6 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 7.5 similar
DMC 3325 color values
| Code | 3325 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #b8d2e6 |
| RGB | 184, 210, 230 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 82.9, a* -4.5, b* -12.8 |
| HSL | 206°, 48 %, 81 % |
| Color family | Blue, 3 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 82.9) |
| DMC color card | row 07-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 159 Sapphire Light, ΔE 2.8 |
DMC 3325 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3325: the best is Anchor 159 at ΔE 2.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 159 | Sapphire Light | 2.8 | very close |
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 4.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1032 | Antique Blue Very Light | 4.8 | close |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1708 | Blue Gray Light | 8.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1002 | Antique Blue Light | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 7.2 | similar |
| Perler | Mist | code 80-15215 | 9.8 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 5.0 | close |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 8.4 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 4.6 | close |
| Artkal S | S135 | Moonlight Blue | 9.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 7.5 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 14.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3325
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3325; the nearest, DMC 827 Blue Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.8.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 3.8 | a little lighter |
| 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | #cddfed | 4.3 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 813 | Blue Light | #a1c2d7 | 4.7 | darker |
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | #c0ccde | 4.9 | slightly more muted |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 5.5 | more muted |
| 3840 | Lavender Blue Light | #b0c0da | 6.6 | darker |
| 932 | Antique Blue Light | #a2b5c6 | 7.5 | darker and slightly more muted |
| 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbecf5 | 7.6 | lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3325: lighter and darker blue steps
2 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 86 to 73.
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3325
One strand each of DMC 3841 and DMC 813 models at ΔE 1.1, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 827, ΔE 3.8).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3325 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 813 Blue Light | #b9d1e2 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 827 Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light | #b7cfe4 | 1.1 |
| 1 × DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3755 Baby Blue | #bcd2e3 | 1.3 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3325
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #b8d2e6; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 3325
Anchor 159 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3325. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.8 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3325 is number 3 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light and down to DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3325 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 13.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.6:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Robin's Egg (ΔE 7.2), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 5.0) and Artkal S S44 Sky Blue (ΔE 4.6); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3325?
Anchor 159 Sapphire Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light (ΔE 2.8, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 128 (ΔE 4.5) and Anchor 1032 (ΔE 4.8).
What color is DMC 3325?
DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light is a light, muted blue in the blue family: hex #b8d2e6, RGB 184, 210, 230, L* 82.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3325?
Inside DMC, DMC 827 Blue Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.8). From other brands, Anchor 159 (ΔE 2.8) or Madeira 1001 (ΔE 6.3). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3841 and DMC 813 models at ΔE 1.1.
What is DMC 3325 in Perler beads?
Perler Robin's Egg (#a9cdd5) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.2 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 5.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3325?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 6.3 (similar), then Madeira 1708 at ΔE 8.2.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale ΔE 4.3
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 5.5
- DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light ΔE 6.6
- DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 7.6
DMC 3325 in other brands
- Anchor 159 Sapphire Light ΔE 2.8
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.3
- Perler Robin's Egg ΔE 7.2
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S S44 Sky Blue ΔE 4.6
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 7.5