DMC 336 — Navy Blue

• DMC 823

  Navy Blue Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 820

  Royal Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 5.3

• DMC 796

  Royal Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 939

  Navy Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 7.1

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 12.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 336?

DMC 336 is Navy Blue, a very dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #253B73 — RGB 37, 59, 115 and HSL 223°, 51%, 30% — 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 Navy Blue?

Navy Blue is DMC 336, and it converts to Anchor 150. 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 336?

DMC 336 (Navy Blue) converts to Anchor 150. 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 336?

DMC 336 (Navy Blue) is #253B73 in hex — that's RGB 37, 59, 115 or HSL 223°, 51%, 30%. 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 336?

To build dimension, flank DMC 336 (30% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blueberry (DMC 31) sits at 43% for highlights, and Navy Blue Dark (DMC 823) at 26% 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 336?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 336 are Navy Blue Dark (DMC 823), Royal Blue Very Dark (DMC 820), Royal Blue Dark (DMC 796), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 336 is out of stock.