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.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3750
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 3750
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3750
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3750
DMC threads that pair well with 3750, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3750 has a contrast ratio of about 12:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.