DMC Mouliné Spécial

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.

Hex
#006FBC
RGB
0, 111, 188
HSL
205°, 100%, 37%
Lab
45.6, 3.1, -47.7
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
100%
Vivid
Hue
205°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for DMC 995

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

DMC 995 Electric Blue dark

Madeira

Electric Blue Dark 1102 74% Approx
Delft Dark 0911 61% Fair
Antique Blue 1003 49% Fair
Delft Medium 0910 46% Fair
Antique Blue Medium 1004 34% Fair

J&P Coates

Sea Blue Medium Dark 7978 55% Fair
Sapphire Dark 7182 41% Fair
Antique Blue Dark 7052 37% Fair
Cobalt Blue Dark 7100 34% Fair
Cobalt Blue Medium 7022 29% Fair

Sullivans

Electric Blue Dark 45314 83% Good
Wedgewood 45380 82% Good
Blue Medium 45227 74% Approx
Electric Blue 45441 71% Approx
Baby Blue Dark 45063 66% Approx

Cosmo

Cosmo 414A 414A 75% Approx
Cosmo 415A 415A 71% Approx
Cosmo 2027 2027 70% Approx
Cosmo 214 214 63% Fair
Cosmo 525 525 61% Fair

Classic Colorworks

Blueberry Tart Blueberry Tart 46% Fair
Summer Sky Summer Sky 40% Fair
Cool Azul Cool Azul 33% Fair
Betty Bluebell Betty Bluebell 32% Fair
Deep Blue Sea Deep Blue Sea 31% Fair

Weeks Dye Works

Mermaid 4127 63% Fair
Michael's Navy 1309 44% Fair
Blue Bonnet 2339 42% Fair
Blue Suede 2107a 40% Fair
Father's Day 4117 28% Fair

Gentle Art Sampler

Presidential Blue 0260 47% Fair
Blue Jay 0210 41% Fair
Mediterranean Sea 0950 33% Fair
Deep Sea 0930 31% Fair
Peacock 0910 18% Fair

Valdani

Wedgewood dark 104 69% Approx
Electric Blue 93 65% Approx
Delft Blue dark M46 56% Fair
Antique Blue medium 126 49% Fair
Cornflower Blue medium 120 41% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tyler Boy Blue 111 49% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 43% Fair
Cool Azul 079 35% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 33% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 30% Fair

Similar DMC Colors to 995

Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Color Harmonies for DMC 995

DMC threads that pair well with 995, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.