DMC 791 — Cornflower Blue Very Dark

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 5.1

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 10.1

• DMC 823

  Navy Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 939

  Navy Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.2

• DMC 29

  Eggplant

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 12.3

• DMC 820

  Royal Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.4

• DMC 327

  Violet Dark

  ΔE 12.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 791?

DMC 791 is Cornflower Blue Very Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #464563 — RGB 70, 69, 99 and HSL 242°, 18%, 33% — 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 Very Dark?

Cornflower Blue Very Dark is DMC 791, and it converts to Anchor 178. 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 791?

DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) converts to Anchor 178. 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 791?

DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue Very Dark) is #464563 in hex — that's RGB 70, 69, 99 or HSL 242°, 18%, 33%. 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 791?

To build dimension, flank DMC 791 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (DMC 158) sits at 36% for highlights, and Navy Blue (DMC 336) at 30% 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 791?

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