DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark
On screen, DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark reads as a dark, soft blue (#32667c). Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium at ΔE 4.9 (close), while Madeira offers Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium at ΔE 4.4 (close).
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DMC stranded cotton
DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark
#32667c · RGB 50, 102, 124
Closest to DMC 3842 in other brands
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 4.9 close
- Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium ΔE 4.4 close
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 9.5 similar
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 8.2 similar
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 8.0 similar
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 14.3 loose
DMC 3842 color values
| Code | 3842 |
|---|---|
| Name | Wedgewood Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #32667c |
| RGB | 50, 102, 124 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 40.6, a* -10.4, b* -17.5 |
| HSL | 198°, 43 %, 34 % |
| Color family | Blue, 38 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 40.6) |
| DMC color card | row 08-07 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium, ΔE 4.9 |
DMC 3842 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 3842: the best is Madeira 1711 at ΔE 4.4.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 169 | Surf Blue Medium | 4.9 | close |
| Anchor | 162 | Sapphire Medium Dark | 5.2 | close |
| Anchor | 1066 | Wedgewood Dark | 5.7 | close |
| Madeira | 1711 | Dusty Blue Medium | 4.4 | close |
| Madeira | 1012 | Blue Medium | 4.5 | close |
| Madeira | 1707 | Blue Gray Medium | 5.2 | close |
| Perler | Slate Blue | code 80-15252 | 9.5 | similar |
| Perler | Cobalt | code 80-15200 | 11.1 | loose |
| Hama | 83 | Petrol Blue | 8.2 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 11.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S107 | Pond Blue | 8.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S106 | Wegdewood Blue | 8.6 | similar |
| Nabbi | N17 | Bright Blue | 14.3 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 18.0 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 3842
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 3842; the nearest, DMC 824 Blue Very Dark, sits at ΔE 4.0.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | Blue Very Dark | #396987 | 4.0 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 517 | Wedgewood Dark | #3b768f | 5.8 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 312 | Baby Blue Very Dark | #35668b | 6.2 | slightly more saturated |
| 3808 | Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #366970 | 7.1 | slightly more muted |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 7.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #1c5066 | 7.5 | darker |
| 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | #2c597c | 7.6 | a little darker and slightly more saturated |
| 798 | Delft Blue Dark | #466a8e | 8.2 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
Shading DMC 3842: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 52 to 31.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 825 | Blue Dark | 51.6 |
| 3 lighter | 517 | Wedgewood Dark | 46.8 |
| 2 lighter | 798 | Delft Blue Dark | 43.6 |
| 1 lighter | 824 | Blue Very Dark | 42.3 |
| this color | 3842 | Wedgewood Very Dark | 40.6 |
| 1 darker | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 2 darker | 803 | Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark | 36.2 |
| 3 darker | 311 | Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | 31.7 |
| 4 darker | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 31.4 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 3842
One strand each of DMC 517 and DMC 311 models at ΔE 0.8, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 824, ΔE 4.0).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 3842 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark + 1 × DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark | #2e657d | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark + 1 × DMC 796 Royal Blue Dark | #2e647a | 0.8 |
| 1 × DMC 312 Baby Blue Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark | #36687e | 0.8 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 3842
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #32667c; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Stitching with DMC 3842
Substituting DMC 3842 takes care: Anchor 169 is a little lighter and more saturated (ΔE 4.9), and Madeira 1711 is a little lighter and slightly more muted (ΔE 4.4). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 3842 is number 38 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 824 Blue Very Dark and down to DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 3842 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 6.3:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (3.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Slate Blue (ΔE 9.5), Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 8.2) and Artkal S S107 Pond Blue (ΔE 8.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3842?
Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium is the closest Anchor match to DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark (ΔE 4.9, close). Runners-up: Anchor 162 (ΔE 5.2) and Anchor 1066 (ΔE 5.7).
What color is DMC 3842?
DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #32667c, RGB 50, 102, 124, L* 40.6. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 3842?
Inside DMC, DMC 824 Blue Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 4.0). From other brands, Anchor 169 (ΔE 4.9) or Madeira 1711 (ΔE 4.4). A 1+1 blend of DMC 517 and DMC 311 models at ΔE 0.8.
What is DMC 3842 in Perler beads?
Perler Slate Blue (#5e6d7b) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 9.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 83 Petrol Blue (ΔE 8.2).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 3842?
Madeira 1711 Dusty Blue Medium at ΔE 4.4 (close), then Madeira 1012 at ΔE 4.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 517 Wedgewood Dark ΔE 5.8
- DMC 3808 Turquoise Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.1
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 7.3
- DMC 311 Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.5
- DMC 803 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark ΔE 7.6
- DMC 798 Delft Blue Dark ΔE 8.2
DMC 3842 in other brands
- Anchor 169 Surf Blue Medium ΔE 4.9
- Perler Slate Blue ΔE 9.5
- Hama 83 Petrol Blue ΔE 8.2
- Artkal S S107 Pond Blue ΔE 8.0
- Nabbi N17 Bright Blue ΔE 14.3