3765 — Very Dark Peacock Blue
Blues family
Looking up DMC 3765? It's Very Dark Peacock Blue, a dark blue shade (#005879 / RGB 0, 88, 121). Scroll down for Cosmo, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close DMC alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3765
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 3765
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3765
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue) is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3765
DMC threads that pair well with 3765, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3765 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3765
A dark, highly saturated entry in the blues family, DMC 3765 carries the name Very Dark Peacock Blue with sky blue tones. The shade reads as striking and rich — a go-to choice for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It also turns up in patterns built around skies and water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is DMC 3765?
DMC 3765 is called Very Dark Peacock Blue. It's a dark blue shade (hex #005879, RGB 0, 88, 121) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3765?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue) is Anchor 162 (Baby Blue Very Dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1068 (Teal, 58%) and Anchor 169 (Blue Green Dark, 56%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3765?
The closest DMC threads to 3765 are 517 Wedgewood dark (ΔE 6.37), 3809 Turquoise very dark (ΔE 6.72), and 806 Peacock Blue Dark (ΔE 7.41). These are useful substitutes when 3765 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3765?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue) for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3765 (Very Dark Peacock Blue)?
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, 3765 has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.