DMC 813Blue Light
DMC 813 — Blue Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #A1C2D7
- RGB
- 161, 194, 215
- HSL
- 203°, 40%, 74%
- Anchor
- 161
- DMC code
- 813
- Color family
- Blues
Nearest DMC colors to 813
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 813 is out of stock.
- DMC 3755
Baby Blue
ΔE 4.2
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 932
Antique Blue Light
ΔE 4.9
- DMC 519
Sky Blue
ΔE 6.7
- DMC 827
Blue Very Light
ΔE 6.9
- DMC 3840
Lavender Blue Light
ΔE 7.0
- DMC 800
Delft Blue Pale
ΔE 7.6
- DMC 3761
Sky Blue Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 598
Turquoise Light
ΔE 8.0
- DMC 3766
Peacock Blue Light
ΔE 8.4
- DMC 3752
Antique Blue Very Light
ΔE 8.5
- DMC 3841
Baby Blue Pale
ΔE 8.7
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 813?
- DMC 813 is Blue Light, a light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #A1C2D7 — RGB 161, 194, 215 and HSL 203°, 40%, 74% — 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 Blue Light?
- Blue Light is DMC 813, and it converts to Anchor 161. 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 813?
- DMC 813 (Blue Light) converts to Anchor 161. 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 813?
- DMC 813 (Blue Light) is #A1C2D7 in hex — that's RGB 161, 194, 215 or HSL 203°, 40%, 74%. 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 813?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 813 (74% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Light (DMC 3325) sits at 81% for highlights, and Baby Blue (DMC 3755) at 69% 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 813?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 813 are Baby Blue (DMC 3755), Baby Blue Light (DMC 3325), Antique Blue Light (DMC 932), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 813 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.