3760 — Wedgewood (806)
Blues family
Looking up DMC 3760? It's Wedgewood (806), a medium-dark blue shade (#2C6F99 / RGB 44, 111, 153). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, Anchor, and Madeira equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3760
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 3760
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3760
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3760
DMC threads that pair well with 3760, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3760 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3760
DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a deep and vivid look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3760 look like?
DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #2C6F99 and RGB 44, 111, 153. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3760?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) is Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark) with a 57% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 977 (Blue Medium, 55%) and Anchor 162 (Baby Blue Very Dark, 54%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3760?
The closest DMC threads to 3760 are 826 Blue medium (ΔE 3.68), 517 Wedgewood dark (ΔE 4.49), and 995 Electric Blue dark (ΔE 4.98). These are useful substitutes when 3760 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3760?
Reach for DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806)) when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3760.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806))?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 3760 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.