3766 — Peacock Blue light
Teals family
DMC 3766 — Peacock Blue light — has hex #58A2B9 and RGB 88, 162, 185. This medium, moderately saturated teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar DMC shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3766
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 3766
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3766
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 3766
DMC threads that pair well with 3766, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
DMC 3766 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About DMC 3766
DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. It has a rich and warm feel that suits tidepool patterns and water and sky particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with tropical motifs or cool accents for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3766 look like?
DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #58A2B9 and RGB 88, 162, 185. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring coastal scenes and dragonflies.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3766?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) is Anchor 1064 (Teal Medium Light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark, 64%) and Anchor 1089 (Electric Blue Medium, 64%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3766?
The closest DMC threads to 3766 are 3845 Bright Turquoise medium (ΔE 5.36), 519 Sky Blue (ΔE 5.74), and 3846 Bright Turquoise light (ΔE 5.77). These are useful substitutes when 3766 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3766?
Reach for DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light) when your project calls for coastal scenes, dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3766.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light)?
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, 3766 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.