Acorn E Initial
Includes DMC 3838 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3838 DMC color
Lavender Blue Dark. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3838
- Name
- Lavender Blue Dark
- Hex
- #5C7294
- RGB (0-255)
- 92, 114, 148
- CIELAB (D65)
- 47.56, 0.82, -21.07
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 3838
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 798 Delft Blue Dark | #466A8E | 5.29 |
| 793 Cornflower Blue Medium | #707DA2 | 6.09 |
| 3807 Cornflower Blue | #60678C | 6.45 |
| 931 Antique Blue Medium | #6A859E | 8.21 |
| 161 Blue Gray | #7880A4 | 8.32 |
Free patterns using DMC 3838
Choosing Lavender Blue Dark 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.