What color is DMC 3766?

DMC 3766 is Light Peacock Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #99CFD9 (RGB 153, 207, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3766?

Anchor 167 is the closest published match for DMC 3766, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1074 instead. 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 3766?

DMC 3766 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Peacock Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 807 Peacock Blue.

Can I get DMC 3766 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3766 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3766

DMC 3766 Light Peacock Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3766.

Code3766

NameLight Peacock Blue

Hex#99CFD9

RGB153, 207, 217

HSL189°, 46%, 73%

CIELAB79.8, -15.0, -10.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3766 is Anchor 167 (some charts list 1074). 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 Peacock Blue shades

All 4 DMC Peacock Blue 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 3766 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 3766

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3766, 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.

3766Light Peacock BlueThis color
152Medium Light Shell Pink

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

964Light Sea Green
3766Light Peacock BlueThis color
156Medium Light Blue Violet

Triadic

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

3766Light Peacock BlueThis color
3608Very Light Plum
12Tender Green

Split complementary

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

3766Light Peacock BlueThis color
3354Light Dusty Rose
3046Medium Yellow Beige

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3766?: DMC 3766 is Light Peacock Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #99CFD9 (RGB 153, 207, 217), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3766?: Anchor 167 is the closest published match for DMC 3766, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1074 instead. 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 3766?: DMC 3766 is the lightest of DMC's 4 Peacock Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 807 Peacock Blue.
Can I get DMC 3766 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3766 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3766

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