DMC 312 — Baby Blue Very Dark

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 3.2

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 10.9

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 12.2

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 312?

DMC 312 is Baby Blue Very Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #35668B — RGB 53, 102, 139 and HSL 206°, 45%, 38% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Baby Blue Very Dark?

Baby Blue Very Dark is DMC 312, and it converts to Anchor 979. 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 312?

DMC 312 (Baby Blue Very Dark) converts to Anchor 979. 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 312?

DMC 312 (Baby Blue Very Dark) is #35668B in hex — that's RGB 53, 102, 139 or HSL 206°, 45%, 38%. 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 312?

To build dimension, flank DMC 312 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798) sits at 42% for highlights, and Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803) 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 312?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 312 are Blue Very Dark (DMC 824), Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798), Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 312 is out of stock.