3325 — Baby Blue light
Blues family
Need details on DMC 3325? This light, moderately saturated blue shade (Baby Blue light) is hex #8EB8D8, RGB 142, 184, 216. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3325
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 3325
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3325
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 827 (Blue very light), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.29). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3325
DMC threads that pair well with 3325, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3325 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3325
A light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, DMC 3325 carries the name Baby Blue light with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as easy and clean, perfect for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It blends comfortably into projects centered on skies and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3325?
DMC 3325 is called Baby Blue light. It's a light blue shade (hex #8EB8D8, RGB 142, 184, 216) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3325?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light) is Anchor 1038 (Baby Blue Medium) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 160 (Baby Blue, 77%) and Anchor 140 (Royal Blue Light, 76%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3325?
The closest DMC threads to 3325 are 827 Blue very light (ΔE 2.29), 800 Delft Blue pale (ΔE 2.43), and 813 Blue light (ΔE 3.48). These are useful substitutes when 3325 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3325?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3325 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.