DMC 996
DMC 996 Electric Blue Medium
DMC 996 is “Electric Blue Medium”, a color from the blue family of DMC’s six-strand embroidery floss.
- Code
- DMC 996
- Catalog name
- Electric Blue Medium
- Color family
- Blue
- Approximate screen color
#30C2EC- 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-725 Opaque Lt. Blue
#5FB2D7
Frequently asked questions
What color is DMC 996?
DMC 996 is the floss DMC calls “Electric Blue Medium”, from the blue family. Its approximate screen color is #30C2EC.
What can I use instead of DMC 996?
The closest shades to DMC 996 in the same family are DMC 3843, DMC 519, DMC 807. Compare the threads side by side in daylight before swapping.
How many stitches does a skein of DMC 996 make?
About 1,826 full cross stitches on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Fabric count, strands and your tension change that number.