DMC 799 — Delft Blue Medium

• 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 color is DMC 799?

DMC 799 is Delft Blue Medium, a medium purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #748EB6 — RGB 116, 142, 182 and HSL 216°, 31%, 58% — 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 Medium?

Delft Blue Medium is DMC 799, and it converts to Anchor 145. 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 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 — that's RGB 116, 142, 182 or HSL 216°, 31%, 58%. 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 799?

To build dimension, flank DMC 799 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794) sits at 66% for highlights, and Antique Blue Medium (DMC 931) at 52% 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 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.