DMC 3766 Light Peacock Blue
DMC 3766 Light Peacock Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#99CFD9 and RGB 153, 207, 217. The closest substitute is DMC 598 Light Turquoise.
Color values
| DMC code | 3766 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Peacock Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #99CFD9 |
| RGB | 153, 207, 217 |
| HSL | 189°, 46%, 73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 598 Light Turquoise | View color | Very close |
| 3761 Light Sky Blue | View color | Very close |
| 3811 Very Light Turquoise | View color | Close |
| 813 Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 827 Very Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 3325 Light Baby 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 3766 in patterns
Light Peacock 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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