DMC 3752 Very Light Antique Blue
DMC 3752 Very Light Antique Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#C7D1DB and RGB 199, 209, 219. The closest substitute is DMC 159 Light Gray Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 3752 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Light Antique Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #C7D1DB |
| RGB | 199, 209, 219 |
| HSL | 210°, 22%, 82% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 159 Light Gray Blue | View color | Very close |
| 800 Pale Delft Blue | View color | Very close |
| 415 Pearl Gray | View color | Close |
| 3841 Pale Baby Blue | View color | Close |
| 927 Light Gray Green | View color | Close |
| 168 Very Light Pewter | 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 3752 in patterns
Very Light Antique Blue sits in the Blues family and works as a cool detail and background color. It is a natural fit for sky, water, winter scenes, denim tones, shadows, and calm borders, and for cool contrast against warm reds, oranges, and yellows.
- Pairs well with whites, grays, warm golds.
- Pattern ideas: ocean patterns, winter scenes, sky backgrounds.
- Also useful for background areas that need depth without becoming too dark.
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