What color is DMC 3843?

DMC 3843 is Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1AA0DB (RGB 26, 160, 219), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3843?

Anchor 1089 is the closest published match for DMC 3843. 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 3843?

DMC 3843 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue.

Can I get DMC 3843 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3843 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

3843

DMC 3843 Electric Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3843.

Code3843

NameElectric Blue

Hex#1AA0DB

RGB26, 160, 219

HSL198°, 79%, 48%

CIELAB62.1, -12.8, -39.3

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3843 is Anchor 1089. 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 Electric Blue shades

All 3 DMC Electric 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 3843 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 3843

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3843, 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.

3843Electric BlueThis color
720Dark Orange Spice

Analogous

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

959Medium Sea Green
3843Electric BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

3843Electric BlueThis color
3607Light Plum
704Bright Chartreuse

Split complementary

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

3843Electric BlueThis color
321Red
973Bright Canary

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3843?: DMC 3843 is Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #1AA0DB (RGB 26, 160, 219), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3843?: Anchor 1089 is the closest published match for DMC 3843. 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 3843?: DMC 3843 is the lightest of DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades. The next darker one is DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue.
Can I get DMC 3843 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3843 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3843

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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