DMC 3838
DMC 3838 Lavender Blue Dark
DMC 3838 is “Lavender Blue Dark”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3838
- Catalog name
- Lavender Blue Dark
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#5C7294- One skein
- ≈ 1,826 stitches · 14 count, 2 strands
The swatch is an approximate screen color; real thread looks different under different light and displays.
Closest bead colors
The closest Miyuki Delica and TOHO colors, as a starting point when you combine beads with cross stitch.
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3838?
DMC 3838 is the floss DMC calls “Lavender Blue Dark”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #5C7294.
What can I use instead of DMC 3838?
The closest shades to DMC 3838 in the same family are DMC 798, DMC 793, DMC 3807. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3838 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.