3766 DMC color
Peacock Blue Light. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3766
- Name
- Peacock Blue Light
- Hex
- #99CFD9
- RGB (0-255)
- 153, 207, 217
- CIELAB (D65)
- 79.84, -15.03, -10.58
Lab is calculated from the sRGB table, not measured from physical floss. The simulation uses the same uncalibrated fabric model as the editor. Screen and dye-lot differences matter.
Nearest digital substitutes for 3766
Ranked by CIEDE2000 from the raw digital swatches. A lower ΔE00 means a closer digital match. These are candidates to compare in daylight, not guaranteed thread equivalents.
| DMC color | Hex | ΔE00 |
|---|---|---|
| 598 Turquoise Light | #90C3CC | 3.02 |
| 3761 Sky Blue Light | #ACD8E2 | 3.40 |
| 3811 Turquoise Very Light | #BCE3E6 | 6.38 |
| 828 Sky Blue Very Light | #C5E8ED | 7.77 |
| 827 Blue Very Light | #BDDDED | 8.09 |
Free patterns to try with 3766
None of the current default gallery charts use this code. To try Peacock Blue Light, open a free pattern, select a thread and use Replace color to enter DMC 3766. Review light and dark areas before printing.
Choosing Peacock Blue Light in a palette
This mid-value digital swatch can sit between highlights and shadows. Compare it beside both neighbors, especially in small details. Keep the original chart’s light-to-dark relationships when swapping colors.
For a complete list use the DMC cross stitch chart. Use the color matcher for an image or hex value and the substitution tool to exclude threads you cannot obtain.
Data & scope
Color table: craft-color-codes, CC BY 4.0, derived from adrianj/CrossStitchCreator. This is an independent reference, not an official DMC chart. No measured Anchor or other-brand conversion is available.