996 — Electric Blue medium
Blues family
Below: DMC 996 (Electric Blue medium), a medium, highly saturated blue shade with hex #0097E1 and RGB 0, 151, 225. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar DMC shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for DMC 996
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Cosmo
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar DMC Colors to 996
Closest DMC threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Color Harmonies for DMC 996
DMC threads that pair well with 996, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
DMC 996 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About DMC 996
Known as Electric Blue medium, DMC 996 is a medium, highly saturated shade sitting in the blues family with sky blue tones. The vibrant and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. Expect to see it used in hydrangea blooms and skies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
DMC 996 — what color is it?
The color of DMC 996 is Electric Blue medium — a medium blue thread (hex #0097E1, RGB 0, 151, 225). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 996?
The closest Anchor match for DMC 996 (Electric Blue medium) is Anchor 1039 (Baby Blue Medium Dark) with a 57% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include Anchor 433 (Electric Blue Medium, 49%) and Anchor 161 (Baby Blue Dark, 42%).
Which DMC threads are close to 996?
The closest DMC threads to 996 are 809 Delft Blue (ΔE 6.26), 3755 Baby Blue (ΔE 7.28), and 807 Peacock Blue dark (ΔE 7.54). These are useful substitutes when 996 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is DMC 996 good for?
DMC 996 (Electric Blue medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 996.