DMC Mouliné Spécial

3750 — Antique Blue very dark

Blues family

Need details on DMC 3750? This dark, moderately saturated blue shade (Antique Blue very dark) is hex #23384F, RGB 35, 56, 79. 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.

Hex
#23384F
RGB
35, 56, 79
HSL
211°, 39%, 22%
Lab
22.8, -0.7, -16.6
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
211°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3750

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 3750 Antique Blue very dark

Madeira

Cornflower Blue Dark 0905 71% Approx
Royal Blue Medium 0912 65% Approx
Antique Blue Very Dark 1006 65% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium 0906 62% Fair
Antique Blue Dark 1005 62% Fair

J&P Coates

Cobalt Blue Medium Dark 7143 77% Approx
Delft Blue Dark 7981 68% Approx
Cobalt Blue Dark 7100 57% Fair
Sea Blue Dark 7979 51% Fair
Delft Blue Medium 7980 35% Fair

Sullivans

Antique Blue Dark 45273 84% Good
Navy Blue Medium 45054 68% Approx
Navy Blue Light 45055 67% Approx
Wedgewood Dark 45440 66% Approx
Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 65% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 735 735 68% Approx
Cosmo 167 167 59% Fair
Cosmo 2167 2167 58% Fair
Cosmo 216 216 56% Fair
Cosmo 4792 4792 55% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Mermaid's Fin Mermaid's Fin 82% Good
Wavy Navy Wavy Navy 74% Approx
Nighty Nite Nighty Nite 69% Approx
Grasshopper Grasshopper 51% Fair
Old Blue Jeans Old Blue Jeans 51% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Fathom 2102 78% Approx
Deep Sea 2104 74% Approx
Twilight 1285 63% Fair
Navy 1306 62% Fair
Americana 1307 53% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Lagoon 0980 40% Fair
Cast Iron Skillet 1060 39% Fair
Storm Clouds 0981 34% Fair
Island Blue 0940 30% Fair
Distressed Denim 0293 29% Fair

Valdani

Antique Blue very dark 873 100% Excellent
Antique Blue dark O126 75% Approx
Navy Blue medium O592 73% Approx
Wedgewood dark 105 69% Approx
Navy Blue light M5 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Nighty Nite 160 74% Approx
Blacksmith Blue 187 67% Approx
Granny Annie 083 58% Fair
Wavy Navy 075 54% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 52% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3750

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3750

DMC threads that pair well with 3750, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

DMC 3750 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About DMC 3750

DMC 3750 is the floss known as Antique Blue very dark: a moderately saturated, dark member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as bold and dramatic, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3750 look like?

DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #23384F and RGB 35, 56, 79. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3750?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) is Anchor 979 (Blue Very Dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 851 (Grey Blue Ultra Very Dark, 80%) and Anchor 164 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, 80%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3750?

The closest DMC threads to 3750 are 930 Antique Blue dark (ΔE 4.94), 311 Navy Blue medium (ΔE 5.48), and 803 Baby Blue ultra very dark (ΔE 5.98). These are useful substitutes when 3750 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3750?

Reach for DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3750.