DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue
DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue is a Blues family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#30C2EC and RGB 48, 194, 236. The closest substitute is DMC 3843 Electric Blue.
Color values
| DMC code | 996 |
|---|---|
| Name | Medium Electric Blue |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #30C2EC |
| RGB | 48, 194, 236 |
| HSL | 193°, 83%, 56% |
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 |
| 995 Dark Electric Blue | View color | Similar |
| 3810 Dark Turquoise | View color | Similar |
| 807 Peacock Blue | View color | Similar |
| 3844 Dark Bright Turquoise | View color | Similar |
| 519 Sky 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 996 in patterns
Medium 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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