DMC 995 Dark Electric Blue
DMC 995 Dark Electric Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#2696B6 and RGB 38, 150, 182. The closest substitute is DMC 3843 Electric Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 995 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dark Electric Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #2696B6 |
| RGB | 38, 150, 182 |
| HSL | 193°, 65%, 43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3843 Electric Blue | View color | Close |
| 3760 Medium Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 518 Light Wedgwood | View color | Close |
| 806 Dark Peacock Blue | View color | Close |
| 3809 Very Dark Turquoise | View color | Similar |
| 826 Medium Blue | View color | Similar |
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 995 in patterns
Dark Electric 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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