What color is DMC 3839?

DMC 3839 is Medium Lavender Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7B8EAB (RGB 123, 142, 171), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3839?

Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 3839. 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 3839?

Among DMC's 3 Lavender Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3840 Light Lavender Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue.

Can I get DMC 3839 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3839 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3839

DMC 3839 Medium Lavender Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3839.

Code3839

NameMedium Lavender Blue

Hex#7B8EAB

RGB123, 142, 171

HSL216°, 22%, 58%

CIELAB58.5, 0.0, -17.5

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3839 is Anchor 176. 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 Lavender Blue shades

All 3 DMC Lavender 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 3839 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 3839

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3839, 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.

3839Medium Lavender BlueThis color
642Dark Beige Gray

Analogous

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

926Medium Gray Green
3839Medium Lavender BlueThis color
30Medium Light Blueberry

Triadic

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

3839Medium Lavender BlueThis color
3041Medium Antique Violet
3364Pine Green

Split complementary

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

3839Medium Lavender BlueThis color
3861Light Cocoa
3013Light Khaki Green

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3839?: DMC 3839 is Medium Lavender Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #7B8EAB (RGB 123, 142, 171), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3839?: Anchor 176 is the closest published match for DMC 3839. 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 3839?: Among DMC's 3 Lavender Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3840 Light Lavender Blue and the next darker one is DMC 3838 Dark Lavender Blue.
Can I get DMC 3839 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3839 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3839

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