DMC 3840 Light Lavender Blue
DMC 3840 Light Lavender Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#B0C0DA and RGB 176, 192, 218. The closest substitute is DMC 341 Light Blue Violet.
Color values
| DMC code | 3840 |
|---|---|
| Name | Light Lavender Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #B0C0DA |
| RGB | 176, 192, 218 |
| HSL | 217°, 36%, 77% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 341 Light Blue Violet | View color | Very close |
| 157 Very Light Cornflower Blue | View color | Very close |
| 800 Pale Delft Blue | View color | Close |
| 813 Light Blue | View color | Close |
| 932 Light Antique 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 3840 in patterns
Light 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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