DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light
DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light (#99cfd9) is a light, soft teal. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light, very close at ΔE 2.5; in Madeira, use Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.1, similar).
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DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light
#99cfd9 · RGB 153, 207, 217
Closest to DMC 3766 in other brands
- Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light ΔE 2.5 very close
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 6.1 similar
- Perler Toothpaste ΔE 3.4 close
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 10.1 loose
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 3.0 close
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.7 loose
DMC 3766 color values
| Code | 3766 |
|---|---|
| Name | Peacock Blue Light |
| Hex (screen) | #99cfd9 |
| RGB | 153, 207, 217 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 79.8, a* -15.0, b* -10.6 |
| HSL | 189°, 46 %, 73 % |
| Color family | Teal and aqua, 6 of 30 lightest first |
| Lightness | light (L* 79.8) |
| DMC color card | row 08-10 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light, ΔE 2.5 |
DMC 3766 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3766: the best is Anchor 167 at ΔE 2.5.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 167 | Surf Blue Very Light | 2.5 | very close |
| Anchor | 928 | Larkspur Light | 3.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1060 | Blue Violet Very Light | 3.3 | close |
| Madeira | 1101 | Blue Very Light | 6.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 908 | Blue Ultra Very Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 6.4 | similar |
| Perler | Toothpaste | code 80-19058 | 3.4 | close |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 3.9 | close |
| Hama | 97 | Pastel Ice Blue | 10.1 | loose |
| Hama | 70 | Light Grey | 13.0 | loose |
| Artkal S | S30 | Shadow Green | 3.0 | close |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 5.6 | close |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 14.7 | loose |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 19.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3766
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3766; the nearest, DMC 598 Turquoise Light, sits at ΔE 3.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | Turquoise Light | #90c3cc | 3.0 | a little darker |
| 3761 | Sky Blue Light | #acd8e2 | 3.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | #bce3e6 | 6.4 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | #c5e8ed | 7.8 | lighter and more muted |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 8.1 | lighter and slightly more muted |
| 813 | Blue Light | #a1c2d7 | 8.4 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 964 | Sea Green Light | #a9e2d8 | 9.3 | lighter |
| 519 | Sky Blue | #7eb1c8 | 9.5 | darker |
Shading DMC 3766: lighter and darker teal steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC teal and aqua family, L* from 90 to 66.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 828 | Sky Blue Very Light | 89.7 |
| 3 lighter | 3811 | Turquoise Very Light | 87.7 |
| 2 lighter | 964 | Sea Green Light | 85.9 |
| 1 lighter | 3761 | Sky Blue Light | 83.6 |
| this color | 3766 | Peacock Blue Light | 79.8 |
| 1 darker | 598 | Turquoise Light | 75.6 |
| 2 darker | 993 | Aquamarine Very Light | 74.1 |
| 3 darker | 3845 | Turquoise Bright Medium | 72.1 |
| 4 darker | 807 | Peacock Blue | 66.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3766
One strand each of DMC 3841 and DMC 3845 models at ΔE 1.2, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 598, ΔE 3.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3766 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale + 1 × DMC 3845 Turquoise Bright Medium | #96d2dc | 1.2 |
| 1 × DMC 598 Turquoise Light + 1 × DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light | #9fced7 | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3844 Turquoise Bright Dark | #a0cfd8 | 1.4 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3766
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #99cfd9; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3766
Anchor 167 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3766. It is a little darker and slightly more saturated, a ΔE of 2.5 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3766 is number 6 of 30 in the DMC teal and aqua family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light and down to DMC 598 Turquoise Light. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3766 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 12.3:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Toothpaste (ΔE 3.4), Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 10.1) and Artkal S S30 Shadow Green (ΔE 3.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3766?
Anchor 167 Surf Blue Very Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light (ΔE 2.5, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 928 (ΔE 3.2) and Anchor 1060 (ΔE 3.3).
What color is DMC 3766?
DMC 3766 Peacock Blue Light is a light, soft teal in the teal and aqua family: hex #99cfd9, RGB 153, 207, 217, L* 79.8. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3766?
Inside DMC, DMC 598 Turquoise Light is nearest (ΔE 3.0). From other brands, Anchor 167 (ΔE 2.5) or Madeira 1101 (ΔE 6.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 3841 and DMC 3845 models at ΔE 1.2.
What is DMC 3766 in Perler beads?
Perler Toothpaste (#96d1d4) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 3.4 (close). In Hama the nearest is Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue (ΔE 10.1).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3766?
Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light at ΔE 6.1 (similar), then Madeira 908 at ΔE 6.3.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 3761 Sky Blue Light ΔE 3.4
- DMC 3811 Turquoise Very Light ΔE 6.4
- DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light ΔE 7.8
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 8.1
- DMC 964 Sea Green Light ΔE 9.3
DMC 3766 in other brands
- Madeira 1101 Blue Very Light ΔE 6.1
- Perler Toothpaste ΔE 3.4
- Hama 97 Pastel Ice Blue ΔE 10.1
- Artkal S S30 Shadow Green ΔE 3.0
- Nabbi N28 Sky ΔE 14.7