DMC 798Delft Blue Dark
DMC 798 — Delft Blue Dark
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #466A8E
- RGB
- 70, 106, 142
- Anchor
- 146
- DMC code
- 798
Nearest DMC colors to 798
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 798 is out of stock.
- DMC 312
Baby Blue Very Dark
ΔE 3.2
- DMC 824
Blue Very Dark
ΔE 4.3
- DMC 3838
Lavender Blue Dark
ΔE 5.3
- DMC 803
Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 930
Antique Blue Dark
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 3842
Wedgewood Very Dark
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 517
Wedgewood Dark
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 825
Blue Dark
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 3807
Cornflower Blue
ΔE 9.3
- DMC 792
Cornflower Blue Dark
ΔE 10.5
- DMC 931
Antique Blue Medium
ΔE 11.3
- DMC 793
Cornflower Blue Medium
ΔE 11.3
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 798?
- DMC 798 (Delft Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 146. 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 798?
- DMC 798 (Delft Blue Dark) is #466A8E in hex, or RGB 70, 106, 142. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 798?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 798 are Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312), Blue Very Dark (DMC 824), Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 798 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.