DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale
DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale (#cddfed) is a very light gray. The closest Anchor thread is Anchor 128 Blue Light, very close at ΔE 2.7; in Madeira, use Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light (ΔE 6.2, similar).
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DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale
#cddfed · RGB 205, 223, 237
Closest to DMC 3841 in other brands
- Anchor 128 Blue Light ΔE 2.7 very close
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.2 similar
- Perler White ΔE 8.3 similar
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 5.0 close
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 6.8 similar
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 10.0 similar
DMC 3841 color values
| Code | 3841 |
|---|---|
| Name | Baby Blue Pale |
| Hex (screen) | #cddfed |
| RGB | 205, 223, 237 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 87.9, a* -3.2, b* -8.9 |
| HSL | 206°, 47 %, 87 % |
| Color family | Gray, 7 of 34 lightest first |
| Lightness | very light (L* 87.9) |
| DMC color card | row 07-06 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 128 Blue Light, ΔE 2.7 |
DMC 3841 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3841: the best is Anchor 128 at ΔE 2.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 128 | Blue Light | 2.7 | very close |
| Anchor | 1031 | Antique Blue Light | 3.5 | close |
| Anchor | 1037 | Sea Blue Very Light | 6.3 | similar |
| Madeira | 1001 | Antique Blue Very Light | 6.2 | similar |
| Madeira | 1104 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Light | 8.8 | similar |
| Madeira | 1805 | Gray Green Ultra Very Light | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | White | code 80-19001 | 8.3 | similar |
| Perler | Robin's Egg | code 80-15202 | 8.9 | similar |
| Hama | 57 | Blue (Glow in the Dark) | 5.0 | close |
| Hama | 01 | White | 5.7 | close |
| Artkal S | S01 | White | 6.8 | similar |
| Artkal S | S44 | Sky Blue | 7.7 | similar |
| Nabbi | N15 | White | 10.0 | similar |
| Nabbi | N28 | Sky | 10.8 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3841
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3841; the nearest, DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light, sits at ΔE 3.6.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbecf5 | 3.6 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | #c7d1db | 4.1 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 3325 | Baby Blue Light | #b8d2e6 | 4.3 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 827 | Blue Very Light | #bddded | 4.4 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | #dbe2e9 | 4.4 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | #d9ebf1 | 4.5 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 800 | Delft Blue Pale | #c0ccde | 5.5 | darker |
| 928 | Gray Green Very Light | #dde3e3 | 6.8 | a little lighter and more muted |
Shading DMC 3841: lighter and darker gray steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC gray family, L* from 92 to 81.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 775 | Baby Blue Very Light | 91.9 |
| 3 lighter | 01 | White Tin | 90.3 |
| 2 lighter | 928 | Gray Green Very Light | 89.8 |
| 1 lighter | 3753 | Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 89.5 |
| this color | 3841 | Baby Blue Pale | 87.9 |
| 1 darker | 415 | Pearl Gray | 84.6 |
| 2 darker | 3752 | Antique Blue Very Light | 83.4 |
| 3 darker | 159 | Blue Gray Light | 81.5 |
| 4 darker | 927 | Gray Green Light | 80.7 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3841
One strand each of DMC 747 and DMC 341 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 162, ΔE 3.6).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3841 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 747 Peacock Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 341 Blue Violet Light | #d0e0ee | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light + 1 × DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light | #cadfee | 1.0 |
| 1 × DMC 828 Sky Blue Very Light + 1 × DMC 3747 Blue Violet Very Light | #cce0ed | 1.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3841
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #cddfed; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 3841
Anchor 128 is the practical Anchor substitute for DMC 3841. It is practically the same in lightness and saturation, a ΔE of 2.7 that shows only side by side, so keep to one brand inside a single shaded area.
DMC 3841 is number 7 of 34 in the DMC gray family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 3753 Antique Blue Ultra Very Light and down to DMC 415 Pearl Gray. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3841 glows on black or navy Aida (contrast 15.4:1 against black) but almost disappears on white fabric (1.4:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler White (ΔE 8.3), Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 5.0) and Artkal S S01 White (ΔE 6.8); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3841?
Anchor 128 Blue Light is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale (ΔE 2.7, very close). Runners-up: Anchor 1031 (ΔE 3.5) and Anchor 1037 (ΔE 6.3).
What color is DMC 3841?
DMC 3841 Baby Blue Pale is a very light gray in the gray family: hex #cddfed, RGB 205, 223, 237, L* 87.9. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3841?
Inside DMC, DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light is nearest (ΔE 3.6). From other brands, Anchor 128 (ΔE 2.7) or Madeira 1001 (ΔE 6.2). A 1+1 blend of DMC 747 and DMC 341 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3841 in Perler beads?
Perler White (#eaefee) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.3 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) (ΔE 5.0).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3841?
Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light at ΔE 6.2 (similar), then Madeira 1104 at ΔE 8.8.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 162 Blue Ultra Very Light ΔE 3.6
- DMC 3752 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 4.1
- DMC 3325 Baby Blue Light ΔE 4.3
- DMC 827 Blue Very Light ΔE 4.4
- DMC 775 Baby Blue Very Light ΔE 4.5
- DMC 800 Delft Blue Pale ΔE 5.5
DMC 3841 in other brands
- Madeira 1001 Antique Blue Very Light ΔE 6.2
- Perler White ΔE 8.3
- Hama 57 Blue (Glow in the Dark) ΔE 5.0
- Artkal S S01 White ΔE 6.8
- Nabbi N15 White ΔE 10.0