DMC 322 — Baby Blue Dark

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 7.5

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.7

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 11.6

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 11.8

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 11.8

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 322?

DMC 322 is Baby Blue Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #5A8FB8 — RGB 90, 143, 184 and HSL 206°, 40%, 54% — 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 Dark?

Baby Blue Dark is DMC 322, and it converts to Anchor 978. 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 322?

DMC 322 (Baby Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 978. 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 322?

DMC 322 (Baby Blue Dark) is #5A8FB8 in hex — that's RGB 90, 143, 184 or HSL 206°, 40%, 54%. 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 322?

To build dimension, flank DMC 322 (54% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Medium (DMC 826) sits at 58% for highlights, and Blue Dark (DMC 825) at 46% 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 322?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 322 are Blue Medium (DMC 826), Baby Blue Medium (DMC 334), Blue Dark (DMC 825), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 322 is out of stock.