DMC 794 — Cornflower Blue Light

• DMC 160

  Blue Gray Medium

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 809

  Delft Blue

  ΔE 5.0

• DMC 156

  Blue Violet Medium Light

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 155

  Blue Violet Medium Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 340

  Blue Violet Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 28

  Eggplant Medium Light

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 341

  Blue Violet Light

  ΔE 10.4

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 794?

DMC 794 is Cornflower Blue Light, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #8F9CC1 — RGB 143, 156, 193 and HSL 224°, 29%, 66% — 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 Light?

Cornflower Blue Light is DMC 794, and it converts to Anchor 175. 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 794?

DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue Light) converts to Anchor 175. 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 794?

DMC 794 (Cornflower Blue Light) is #8F9CC1 in hex — that's RGB 143, 156, 193 or HSL 224°, 29%, 66%. 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 794?

To build dimension, flank DMC 794 (66% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Delft Blue (DMC 809) sits at 68% for highlights, and Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839) at 58% 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 794?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 794 are Blue Gray Medium (DMC 160), Delft Blue (DMC 809), Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 794 is out of stock.