3756 — Baby Blue ultra very light
Blues family#DDEDF3
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.
About DMC 3756
DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss (Mouliné Spécial)
- Also sold as
- Cloud Blue
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 8 m skein
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3756
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 3756 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 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) in any brand.
Similar DMC Colors to 3756
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3756
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
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.
DMC 3756 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 Baby Blue ultra very light turns up.
DMC 3756 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 3756.
Diamond painting: the same number is sold as a drill — Diamond Dotz D3756, Diamond Drills USA DMC3756. A kit legend or drill bag marked 3756 means this color. See the diamond painting DMC chart for every code with drill availability.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3756
DMC threads that pair well with 3756, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC3756 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 1031 (Antique Blue Ultra Very Light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 158 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Light, 77%) and Anchor 1060 (Teal Ultra Light, 74%).
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.
Is there a metallic or satin version of DMC 3756?
No. DMC 3756 (Baby 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 3756?
Diamond Dotz D3756 and Diamond Drills USA DMC3756 carry the same number. Diamond painting adopted DMC's numbering, so a kit legend or drill bag marked 3756 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 3756?
Outside the main floss brands, the nearest shades we hold are Dimensions 17031 Baby Blue very light (95%), Finca 8683 Baby Blue very light (95%), Caron One Pound 10587 Pale Green (95%). Percentages are perceptual color distance between the two swatches; anything above about 93% is hard to tell apart on fabric.