DMC 3840
DMC 3840 Lavender Blue Light
DMC 3840 is “Lavender Blue Light”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 3840
- Catalog name
- Lavender Blue Light
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#B0C0DA- 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.
- DB-677 Silk Glazed
#B2B9CE
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 3840?
DMC 3840 is the floss DMC calls “Lavender Blue Light”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #B0C0DA.
What can I use instead of DMC 3840?
The closest shades to DMC 3840 in the same family are DMC 157, DMC 341, DMC 800. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 3840 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.