DMC 807 — Peacock Blue

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 2.5

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 6.3

• DMC 3844

  Turquoise Bright Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 806

  Peacock Blue Dark

  ΔE 7.7

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 598

  Turquoise Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3849

  Teal Green Light

  ΔE 9.4

• DMC 3810

  Turquoise Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 996

  Electric Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.6

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 807?

DMC 807 is Peacock Blue, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #64ABBA — RGB 100, 171, 186 and HSL 190°, 38%, 56% — 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?

Peacock Blue is DMC 807, and it converts to Anchor 168. 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 807?

DMC 807 (Peacock Blue) converts to Anchor 168. 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 807?

DMC 807 (Peacock Blue) is #64ABBA in hex — that's RGB 100, 171, 186 or HSL 190°, 38%, 56%. 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 807?

To build dimension, flank DMC 807 (56% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sky Blue (DMC 519) sits at 64% for highlights, and Turquoise (DMC 597) at 53% 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 807?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 807 are Turquoise (DMC 597), Sky Blue (DMC 519), Turquoise Bright Dark (DMC 3844), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 807 is out of stock.