DMC 809Delft Blue
DMC 809 — Delft Blue
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #94A8C6
- RGB
- 148, 168, 198
- Anchor
- 130
- DMC code
- 809
Nearest DMC colors to 809
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 809 is out of stock.
- DMC 156
Blue Violet Medium Light
ΔE 4.8
- DMC 794
Cornflower Blue Light
ΔE 5.0
- DMC 160
Blue Gray Medium
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 3755
Baby Blue
ΔE 6.1
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 6.2
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 334
Baby Blue Medium
ΔE 7.5
- DMC 3839
Lavender Blue Medium
ΔE 8.2
- DMC 341
Blue Violet Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 799
Delft Blue Medium
ΔE 8.8
- DMC 157
Cornflower Blue Very Light
ΔE 9.1
- DMC 826
Blue Medium
ΔE 9.3
Frequently asked questions
- What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 809?
- DMC 809 (Delft Blue) converts to Anchor 130. 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 809?
- DMC 809 (Delft Blue) is #94A8C6 in hex, or RGB 148, 168, 198. This is an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview — real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.
- Which DMC colors are closest to 809?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 809 are Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156), Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794), Blue Gray Medium (DMC 160), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 809 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.