DMC 803 — Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 4.6

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.6

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 6.8

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 7.6

• DMC 796

  Royal Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 11.4

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 11.5

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 11.5

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 803?

DMC 803 is Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark, a dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #2C597C — RGB 44, 89, 124 and HSL 206°, 48%, 33% — 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 Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark?

Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark is DMC 803, and it converts to Anchor 979. 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 803?

DMC 803 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark) converts to Anchor 979. 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 803?

DMC 803 (Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark) is #2C597C in hex — that's RGB 44, 89, 124 or HSL 206°, 48%, 33%. 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 803?

To build dimension, flank DMC 803 (33% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312) sits at 38% for highlights, and Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark (DMC 311) at 25% 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 803?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 803 are Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312), Antique Blue Dark (DMC 930), Blue Very Dark (DMC 824), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 803 is out of stock.