995 — Electric Blue dark
Blues family
Need details on DMC 995? This medium-dark, highly saturated blue shade (Electric Blue dark) is hex #006FBC, RGB 0, 111, 188. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby DMC shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 995
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 995
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with DMC 995
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Saturated shades like DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for DMC 995
DMC threads that pair well with 995, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 995 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 995
DMC 995 is the floss known as Electric Blue dark: a highly saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and vivid, perfect for whale designs and sapphire accents. It blends comfortably into projects centered on porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DMC 995 look like?
DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #006FBC and RGB 0, 111, 188. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which Anchor thread matches DMC 995?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) is Anchor 410 (Electric Blue Dark) with a 56% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark, 48%) and Anchor 977 (Blue Medium, 43%).
What DMC colors are similar to 995?
The closest DMC threads to 995 are 826 Blue medium (ΔE 3.26), 3760 Wedgewood (806) (ΔE 4.98), and 334 Baby Blue medium (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when 995 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use DMC 995?
Reach for DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark) when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 995.
What fabric color works best with DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark)?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 995 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.