DMC 158 — Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 796

  Royal Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 12.1

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 158?

DMC 158 is Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4C526E — RGB 76, 82, 110 and HSL 229°, 18%, 36% — and it falls in the purples & violets range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark?

Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark is DMC 158, and it converts to Anchor 941. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 158?

DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark) converts to Anchor 941. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 158?

DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark) is #4C526E in hex — that's RGB 76, 82, 110 or HSL 229°, 18%, 36%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 158?

To build dimension, flank DMC 158 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792) sits at 41% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue Very Dark (DMC 791) at 33% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 158?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 158 are Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792), Cornflower Blue Very Dark (DMC 791), Blue Violet Very Dark (DMC 333), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 158 is out of stock.