DMC 800Delft Blue Pale
DMC 800 — Delft Blue Pale
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C0CCDE
- RGB
- 192, 204, 222
- HSL
- 216°, 31%, 81%
- Anchor
- 144
- DMC code
- 800
- Color family
- Purples & violets
Nearest DMC colors to 800
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 800 is out of stock.
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 3.5
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 3.6
- DMC 159
Blue Gray Light
ΔE 3.8
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 3747
Blue Violet Very Light
ΔE 5.4
- DMC 3841
Baby Blue Pale
ΔE 5.5
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 3753
Antique Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 415
Pearl Gray
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 813
Blue Light
ΔE 7.6
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 800?
- DMC 800 is Delft Blue Pale, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C0CCDE — RGB 192, 204, 222 and HSL 216°, 31%, 81% — 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 Pale?
- Delft Blue Pale is DMC 800, and it converts to Anchor 144. 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 800?
- DMC 800 (Delft Blue Pale) converts to Anchor 144. 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 800?
- DMC 800 (Delft Blue Pale) is #C0CCDE in hex — that's RGB 192, 204, 222 or HSL 216°, 31%, 81%. 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 800?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 800 (81% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Very Light (DMC 3747) sits at 88% for highlights, and Lavender Blue Light (DMC 3840) at 77% 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 800?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 800 are Cornflower Blue Very Light (DMC 157), Antique Blue Very Light (DMC 3752), Blue Gray Light (DMC 159), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 800 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.