DMC 796 — Royal Blue Dark

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 820

  Royal Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 823

  Navy Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 939

  Navy Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 11.9

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 12.2

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.7

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 796?

DMC 796 is Royal Blue Dark, a very dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #11416D — RGB 17, 65, 109 and HSL 209°, 73%, 25% — 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 Royal Blue Dark?

Royal Blue Dark is DMC 796, and it converts to Anchor 133. 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 796?

DMC 796 (Royal Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 133. 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 796?

DMC 796 (Royal Blue Dark) is #11416D in hex — that's RGB 17, 65, 109 or HSL 209°, 73%, 25%. 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 796?

To build dimension, flank DMC 796 (25% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803) sits at 33% for highlights, and Royal Blue Very Dark (DMC 820) at 21% 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 796?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 796 are Royal Blue (DMC 797), Royal Blue Very Dark (DMC 820), Navy Blue (DMC 336), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 796 is out of stock.