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Includes DMC 3843 in its default stitch grid.
Open in editor3843 DMC color
Electric Blue. A digital reference for planning your next palette.
- DMC
- 3843
- Name
- Electric Blue
- Hex
- #14AAD0
- RGB (0-255)
- 20, 170, 208
- CIELAB (D65)
- 64.52, -22.33, -29.35
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 3843
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 995 Electric Blue Dark | #2696B6 | 6.26 |
| 996 Electric Blue Medium | #30C2EC | 6.76 |
| 597 Turquoise | #5BA3B3 | 6.81 |
| 807 Peacock Blue | #64ABBA | 7.16 |
| 826 Blue Medium | #6B9EBF | 8.50 |
Free patterns using DMC 3843
Choosing Electric Blue 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.