DMC 31 — Blueberry

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 31?

DMC 31 is Blueberry, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #50518D — RGB 80, 81, 141 and HSL 239°, 28%, 43% — 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 Blueberry?

Blueberry is DMC 31, and it converts to Anchor 122. 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 31?

DMC 31 (Blueberry) converts to Anchor 122. 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 31?

DMC 31 (Blueberry) is #50518D in hex — that's RGB 80, 81, 141 or HSL 239°, 28%, 43%. 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 31?

To build dimension, flank DMC 31 (43% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807) sits at 46% 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 31?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 31 are Cornflower Blue Dark (DMC 792), Blue Violet Very Dark (DMC 333), Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (DMC 158), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 31 is out of stock.