DMC 798 — Delft Blue Dark

• 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 color is DMC 798?

DMC 798 is Delft Blue Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #466A8E — RGB 70, 106, 142 and HSL 210°, 34%, 42% — 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 Delft Blue Dark?

Delft Blue Dark is DMC 798, and it converts to Anchor 146. 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 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 — that's RGB 70, 106, 142 or HSL 210°, 34%, 42%. 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 798?

To build dimension, flank DMC 798 (42% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Blue Dark (DMC 3838) sits at 47% for highlights, and Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312) at 38% 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 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.