What color is DMC 996?

DMC 996 is Medium Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3DA9DC (RGB 61, 169, 220), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 996?

Anchor 433 is the closest published match for DMC 996, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1090 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 996?

Among DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3843 Electric Blue and the next darker one is DMC 995 Dark Electric Blue.

Can I get DMC 996 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 996 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 996 Medium Electric Blue

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 996.

Code996

NameMedium Electric Blue

Hex#3DA9DC

RGB61, 169, 220

HSL199°, 69%, 55%

CIELAB65.4, -14.1, -34.6

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 996 is Anchor 433 (some charts list 1090). 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 996 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 996

Color-wheel combinations that start from 996, 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.

996Medium Electric BlueThis color
721Medium Orange Spice

Analogous

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

959Medium Sea Green
996Medium Electric BlueThis color
32Dark Blueberry

Triadic

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

996Medium Electric BlueThis color
3607Light Plum
704Bright Chartreuse

Split complementary

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

996Medium Electric BlueThis color
3801Very Dark Melon
725Topaz

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 996?: DMC 996 is Medium Electric Blue, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #3DA9DC (RGB 61, 169, 220), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 996?: Anchor 433 is the closest published match for DMC 996, and some conversion charts list Anchor 1090 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 996?: Among DMC's 3 Electric Blue shades, the next lighter one is DMC 3843 Electric Blue and the next darker one is DMC 995 Dark Electric Blue.
Can I get DMC 996 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 996 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 996

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