DMC 799Delft Blue Medium
DMC 799 — Delft Blue Medium
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #748EB6
- RGB
- 116, 142, 182
- Anchor
- 145
- DMC code
- 799
Nearest DMC colors to 799
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 799 is out of stock.
- DMC 3839
Lavender Blue Medium
ΔE 3.1
- DMC 931
Antique Blue Medium
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 322
Baby Blue Dark
ΔE 6.6
- DMC 794
Cornflower Blue Light
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 793
Cornflower Blue Medium
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 161
Blue Gray
ΔE 7.3
- DMC 334
Baby Blue Medium
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 826
Blue Medium
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 809
Delft Blue
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 160
Blue Gray Medium
ΔE 9.8
- DMC 825
Blue Dark
ΔE 10.2
- DMC 3838
Lavender Blue Dark
ΔE 10.7
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 799?
- DMC 799 (Delft Blue Medium) converts to Anchor 145. 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 799?
- DMC 799 (Delft Blue Medium) is #748EB6 in hex, or RGB 116, 142, 182. 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 799?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 799 are Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839), Antique Blue Medium (DMC 931), Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 799 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.