3761 — Sky Blue light
Blues family
DMC 3761 — Sky Blue light — has hex #8EC4D8 and RGB 142, 196, 216. This light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3761
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 3761
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3761
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3761
DMC threads that pair well with 3761, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3761 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3761
Meet DMC 3761, Sky Blue light — a moderately saturated, light thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its tone is gentle and approachable, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 3761 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 3761 is Sky Blue light — a light blue thread (hex #8EC4D8, RGB 142, 196, 216). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3761?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) is Anchor 167 (Blue Green Light) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1062 (Teal Light, 81%) and Anchor 160 (Baby Blue, 76%).
Which DMC threads are close to 3761?
The closest DMC threads to 3761 are 828 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 4.66), 162 Blue ultra very light (ΔE 4.91), and 519 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.36). These are useful substitutes when 3761 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 3761 good for?
DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 3761.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3761 (Sky Blue 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, 3761 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.