DMC 793 — Cornflower Blue Medium

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 2.3

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 30

  Blueberry Medium Light

  ΔE 6.5

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3807

  Cornflower Blue

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 3746

  Blue Violet Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 9.8

• DMC 794

  Cornflower Blue Light

  ΔE 10.7

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 11.1

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 793?

DMC 793 is Cornflower Blue Medium, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #707DA2 — RGB 112, 125, 162 and HSL 224°, 21%, 54% — 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 Medium?

Cornflower Blue Medium is DMC 793, and it converts to Anchor 176. 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 793?

DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue Medium) converts to Anchor 176. 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 793?

DMC 793 (Cornflower Blue Medium) is #707DA2 in hex — that's RGB 112, 125, 162 or HSL 224°, 21%, 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 793?

To build dimension, flank DMC 793 (54% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839) sits at 58% for highlights, and Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838) at 47% 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 793?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 793 are Blue Gray (DMC 161), Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838), Blueberry Medium Light (DMC 30), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 793 is out of stock.