3747 — Blue Violet very light
Blues family
DMC 3747 — Blue Violet very light — has hex #ADBADF and RGB 173, 186, 223. This light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3747
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 3747
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3747
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3747
DMC threads that pair well with 3747, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3747 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3747
Meet DMC 3747, Blue Violet very light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3747 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3747 is Blue Violet very light — a light blue thread (hex #ADBADF, RGB 173, 186, 223). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3747?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light) is Anchor 117 (Blue Violet Very Light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 129 (Sky Blue Light, 82%) and Anchor 144 (Navy Blue Ultra Very Light, 73%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3747?
The closest DMC threads to 3747 are 159 Grey Blue light (ΔE 6.16), 157 Cornflower Blue very light (ΔE 6.32), and 341 Blue Violet light (ΔE 8). These are useful substitutes when 3747 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3747 good for?
DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3747.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3747 (Blue Violet very light)?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 3747 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.