DMC Mouliné Spécial

3756 — Baby Blue ultra very light

Blues family

Below: DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light), a very light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #DDEDF3 and RGB 221, 237, 243. Find its closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Cosmo matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#DDEDF3
RGB
221, 237, 243
HSL
196°, 48%, 91%
Lab
92.8, -4.1, -4.7
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
48%
Muted
Hue
196°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 3756

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

DMC 3756 Baby Blue ultra very light

Sullivans

Baby Blue Very Light 45195 80% Good
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 73% Approx
Baby Blue Ultra Light 45379 72% Approx
Pearl Grey Very Light 45193 70% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 65% Approx
Cloud 010 61% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 50% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 43% Fair
Snips and Snails 087 42% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 3756

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

Working with DMC 3756

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
17.5:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
ivory

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.

Color Harmonies for DMC 3756

DMC threads that pair well with 3756, 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 3756 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About DMC 3756

DMC 3756 is the floss known as Baby Blue ultra very light: a moderately saturated, very light member of the blues family with sky blue tones. The airy and delicate character of this shade lends itself well to denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. Stitchers frequently choose it for nautical themes and winter scenes in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DMC 3756 look like?

DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) is a very light shade in the blues family with hex #DDEDF3 and RGB 221, 237, 243. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.

Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3756?

The closest Anchor match for DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) is Anchor 1037 (Blue Ultra Very Light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light, 72%) and Anchor 158 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Light, 67%).

What DMC colors are similar to 3756?

The closest DMC threads to 3756 are BLANC White (ΔE 7.58), B5200 Snow White (ΔE 7.67), and 775 Baby Blue very light (ΔE 8.15). These are useful substitutes when 3756 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use DMC 3756?

Reach for DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3756.

Can DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) be used for highlights?

3756 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.