3750 — Antique Blue very dark
Blues family#23384F
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.
About DMC 3750
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Dark Petrol Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3750
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Closest match to DMC 3750 in 67 more brands
The single nearest shade in every other palette we hold, from needlepoint silks and wools to fuse beads and yarn. Match quality is perceptual color distance: 93% and up is hard to tell apart, under 75% is a visible shift.
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Other threads & beads
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Yarn for crochet & knitting
Need the runners-up, or a whole pattern converted? The thread conversion chart ranks every alternative for DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) in any brand.
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.
DMC 3750 in other DMC lines
DMC reuses base numbers across its specialty lines, so the same shade can exist as a satin, a metallic, or a sparkle floss under a prefixed code. Here is where Antique Blue very dark turns up.
DMC 3750 is a Mouliné Spécial-only number: there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile version of this shade. For a sheen or sparkle in the same tone, blend one strand of the nearest metallic with two strands of DMC 3750.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3750, Diamond Drills USA DMC3750. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3750 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3750
DMC threads that pair well with 3750, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC3750 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 1036 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 148 (Navy Blue Medium, 63%) and Anchor 164 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, 62%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3750?
No. DMC 3750 (Antique Blue very dark) exists only as Mouliné Spécial six-strand cotton — there is no Satin, Light Effects, or Étoile code for it. For a matching shine, blend one strand of the nearest Light Effects color with two strands of the cotton.
What is the diamond painting drill code for DMC 3750?
Diamond Dotz D3750 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3750 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3750 is this color regardless of drill brand — though each manufacturer dyes to the reference in its own batches, so avoid mixing brands inside one large block.
Which other thread brands come closest to DMC 3750?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are PNK Kirov 2812 (95%), Paternayan 1500 Federal Blue (93%), Rainbow Gallery S1110 Very Dark Blue Violet (93%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.