3839 — Lavender Blue medium
Blues family
DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) is a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #5B70AE and RGB values 91, 112, 174. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and Anchor equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar DMC shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 3839
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 3839
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3839
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3839
DMC threads that pair well with 3839, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3839 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3839
DMC 3839 is the floss known as Lavender Blue medium: a moderately saturated, medium member of the blues family with true blue tones. Its rich and warm presence shines in whale designs and sapphire accents alike. Pull this thread for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3839 look like?
DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #5B70AE and RGB 91, 112, 174. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3839?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) is Anchor 977 (Blue Medium) with a 60% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 136 (Delft Medium, 58%) and Anchor 121 (Blue Purple Light, 56%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3839?
The closest DMC threads to 3839 are 160 Grey Blue medium (ΔE 4.76), 793 Cornflower Blue medium (ΔE 5.31), and 799 Delft Blue medium (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 3839 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3839?
Reach for DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3839.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3839 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.