DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet
DMC 3746 Dark Blue Violet is a Purples family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#776B98 and RGB 119, 107, 152. The closest substitute is DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 3746 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Blue Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #776B98 |
| RGB | 119, 107, 152 |
| HSL | 256°, 18%, 51% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 3807 Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 333 Very Dark Blue Violet | View color | Close |
| 161 Gray Blue | View color | Close |
| 793 Medium Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 208 Very Dark Lavender | View color | Similar |
| 792 Dark Cornflower Blue | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3746 in patterns
Dark Blue Violet sits in the Purples family and works as a rich accent and shadow color. It is a natural fit for lavender, violets, fantasy designs, shadows, and decorative lettering, and for cool shadows in florals and portraits.
- Pairs well with greens, pinks, cool grays.
- Pattern ideas: lavender motifs, fantasy charts, floral borders.
- Also useful for small accents when a pattern needs a richer color note.
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