What color is DMC 3747?

DMC 3747 is Very Light Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D3D7ED (RGB 211, 215, 237), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3747?

Anchor 120 is the closest published match for DMC 3747. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3747?

DMC 3747 is the lightest of DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades. The next darker one is DMC 341 Light Blue Violet.

Can I get DMC 3747 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3747 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3747

DMC 3747 Very Light Blue Violet

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3747.

Code3747

NameVery Light Blue Violet

Hex#D3D7ED

RGB211, 215, 237

HSL231°, 42%, 88%

CIELAB86.3, 2.9, -11.2

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3747 is Anchor 120. See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Blue Violet shades

All 7 DMC Blue Violet shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3747 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3747

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3747, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3747Very Light Blue VioletThis color
ECRUEcru

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3747Very Light Blue VioletThis color
151Very Light Dusty Rose
369Very Light Pistachio Green

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3747Very Light Blue VioletThis color
3774Very Light Desert Sand
772Very Light Yellow Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3747?: DMC 3747 is Very Light Blue Violet, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #D3D7ED (RGB 211, 215, 237), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3747?: Anchor 120 is the closest published match for DMC 3747. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3747?: DMC 3747 is the lightest of DMC's 7 Blue Violet shades. The next darker one is DMC 341 Light Blue Violet.
Can I get DMC 3747 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3747 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3747

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