3842 — Wedgewood dark
Blues family
Looking up DMC 3842? It's Wedgewood dark, a dark blue shade (#0D3E6B / RGB 13, 62, 107). 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 3842
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 3842
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3842
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark) 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.
Its nearest neighbor, DMC 824 (Blue very dark), is barely a step away (ΔE 2.45). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3842
DMC threads that pair well with 3842, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3842 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3842
A dark, vivid entry in the blues family, DMC 3842 carries the name Wedgewood dark 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 3842?
DMC 3842 is called Wedgewood dark. It's a dark blue shade (hex #0D3E6B, RGB 13, 62, 107) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest Anchor match for DMC 3842?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark) is Anchor 142 (Royal Blue Medium) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 164 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, 65%) and Anchor 143 (Royal Blue Dark, 64%).
What's a good substitute for DMC 3842?
The closest DMC threads to 3842 are 824 Blue very dark (ΔE 2.45), 312 Navy Blue light (ΔE 2.8), and 803 Baby Blue ultra very dark (ΔE 4.99). These are useful substitutes when 3842 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use DMC 3842?
Cross-stitchers pull DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark) 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 3842 (Wedgewood dark)?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 3842 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.