DMC 809 — Delft Blue

• 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 color is DMC 809?

DMC 809 is Delft Blue, a light purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #94A8C6 — RGB 148, 168, 198 and HSL 216°, 30%, 68% — 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?

Delft Blue is DMC 809, and it converts to Anchor 130. 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 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 — that's RGB 148, 168, 198 or HSL 216°, 30%, 68%. 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 809?

To build dimension, flank DMC 809 (68% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Blue Violet Medium Light (DMC 156) sits at 73% for highlights, and Cornflower Blue Light (DMC 794) at 66% 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 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.