3746 — Blue Violet dark
Blues family
Looking up DMC 3746? It's Blue Violet dark, a medium blue shade (#604F9F / RGB 96, 79, 159). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3746
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 3746
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3746
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3746
DMC threads that pair well with 3746, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3746 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3746
DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with deep blue tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3746 look like?
DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #604F9F and RGB 96, 79, 159. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3746?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) is Anchor 176 (Cornflower Blue Medium) with a 67% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 137 (Delft Medium Dark, 57%) and Anchor 1030 (Blue Violet Medium, 56%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3746?
The closest DMC threads to 3746 are 32 Dark Blueberry (ΔE 6.27), 31 Blueberry (ΔE 6.75), and 3807 Cornflower Blue (ΔE 7.14). These are useful substitutes when 3746 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3746?
Reach for DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3746.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark)?
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, 3746 has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.