DMC 3747 Very Light Blue Violet
DMC 3747 Very Light Blue Violet is a Whites & Neutrals family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#D3D7ED and RGB 211, 215, 237. The closest substitute is DMC 25 Ultra Light Lavender.
Color values
| DMC code | 3747 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Blue Violet |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #D3D7ED |
| RGB | 211, 215, 237 |
| HSL | 231°, 42%, 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Ultra Light Lavender | View color | Close |
| 800 Pale Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 159 Light Gray Blue | View color | Close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 3752 Very Light Antique Blue | View color | Close |
| 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
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 3747 in patterns
Very Light Blue Violet sits in the Whites & Neutrals family and works as a background, highlight, and contrast color. It is a natural fit for highlights, snow, fabric-like negative space, outlines, and soft skin tones, and for light areas in portraits, pets, flowers, and house patterns.
- Pairs well with black, grays, muted browns.
- Pattern ideas: monochrome charts, winter designs, portrait highlights.
- Also useful for palette balancing when stronger colors need room to breathe.
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