DMC 792 — Cornflower Blue Dark

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 3.5

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 4.7

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.7

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.5

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 11.7

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 792?

DMC 792 is Cornflower Blue Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #555B7B — RGB 85, 91, 123 and HSL 231°, 18%, 41% — 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 Dark?

Cornflower Blue Dark is DMC 792, and it converts to Anchor 941. 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 792?

DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 941. 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 792?

DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue Dark) is #555B7B in hex — that's RGB 85, 91, 123 or HSL 231°, 18%, 41%. 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 792?

To build dimension, flank DMC 792 (41% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807) sits at 46% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (DMC 158) at 36% 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 792?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 792 are Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (DMC 158), Cornflower Blue (DMC 3807), Blue Violet Very Dark (DMC 333), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 792 is out of stock.