3753 — Antique Blue ultra very light
Blues family#B1C6D7
Looking up DMC 3753? It's Antique Blue ultra very light, a light blue shade (#B1C6D7 / RGB 177, 198, 215). Scroll down for Crescent Colors, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About DMC 3753
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Moonlight Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3753
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 3753 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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Hand-dyed & overdyed
Silk
Wool for needlepoint
Metallic, rayon & specialty
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 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3753
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3753
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
DMC 3753 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 ultra very light turns up.
DMC 3753 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 3753.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3753, Diamond Drills USA DMC3753. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3753 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3753
DMC threads that pair well with 3753, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC3753 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3753
DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) is a light, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching water or denim textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3753 look like?
DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) is a light shade in the blues family with hex #B1C6D7 and RGB 177, 198, 215. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3753?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) is Anchor 1033 (Antique Blue) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 159 (Baby Blue Light, 87%) and Anchor 160 (Baby Blue, 83%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3753?
The closest DMC threads to 3753 are 3841 Baby Blue pale (ΔE 3.85), 775 Baby Blue very light (ΔE 4.06), and 162 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 4.14). These are useful substitutes when 3753 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3753?
Reach for DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3753.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra 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, 3753 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.9:1 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 3753?
No. DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) 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 3753?
Diamond Dotz D3753 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3753 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3753 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 3753?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Madeira Rayon 1027 Dolphin (96%), Red Heart Super Saver 3977 Lapis (92%), Rainbow Gallery S1075 Powder Blue Violet (90%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.