DMC 806 — Peacock Blue Dark

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 2.8

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 3.4

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 3848

  Teal Green Medium

  ΔE 7.0

• DMC 807

  Peacock Blue

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 3765

  Peacock Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 8.4

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 9.0

• DMC 3809

  Turquoise Very Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.9

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 806?

DMC 806 is Peacock Blue Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #3D95A5 — RGB 61, 149, 165 and HSL 189°, 46%, 44% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Peacock Blue Dark?

Peacock Blue Dark is DMC 806, and it converts to Anchor 169. 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 806?

DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 169. 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 806?

DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) is #3D95A5 in hex — that's RGB 61, 149, 165 or HSL 189°, 46%, 44%. 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 806?

To build dimension, flank DMC 806 (44% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Turquoise (DMC 597) sits at 53% for highlights, and Peacock Blue Very Dark (DMC 3765) 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 806?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 806 are Turquoise Dark (DMC 3810), Wedgewood Light (DMC 518), Electric Blue Dark (DMC 995), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 806 is out of stock.