DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue
DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#5C7294 and RGB 92, 114, 148. The closest substitute is DMC 798 Dark Delft Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 3838 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Lavender Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #5C7294 |
| RGB | 92, 114, 148 |
| HSL | 216°, 23%, 47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 798 Dark Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 793 Medium Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 3807 Cornflower Blue | View color | Close |
| 161 Gray Blue | View color | Close |
| 931 Medium Antique Blue | View color | Close |
| 312 Very Dark 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 3838 in patterns
Dark Lavender 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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