3843 — Electric Blue
Blues family
DMC 3843 — Electric Blue — has hex #0081C7 and RGB 0, 129, 199. This medium-dark, highly saturated blue 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 3843
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 3843
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 3843
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 3843
DMC threads that pair well with 3843, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 3843 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 3843
DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) is a medium-dark, highly saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. It has a deep and vivid feel that suits hydrangea blooms and skies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with water or denim textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 3843 look like?
DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #0081C7 and RGB 0, 129, 199. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 3843?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) is Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark) with a 59% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark, 49%) and Anchor 977 (Blue Medium, 27%).
What DMC colors are similar to 3843?
The closest DMC threads to 3843 are 995 Electric Blue dark (ΔE 6.98), 334 Baby Blue medium (ΔE 7.62), and 996 Electric Blue medium (ΔE 7.74). These are useful substitutes when 3843 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 3843?
Reach for DMC 3843 (Electric Blue) when your project calls for forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3843.
What fabric color works best with DMC 3843 (Electric Blue)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 3843 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.