DMC 823 — Navy Blue Dark

• DMC 939

  Navy Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 3.3

• DMC 336

  Navy Blue

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 820

  Royal Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 796

  Royal Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 791

  Cornflower Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 32

  Blueberry Dark

  ΔE 11.3

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 12.1

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 12.5

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 12.8

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 15.0

• DMC 333

  Blue Violet Very Dark

  ΔE 15.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 823?

DMC 823 is Navy Blue Dark, a very dark purple shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #213063 — RGB 33, 48, 99 and HSL 226°, 50%, 26% — 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 Navy Blue Dark?

Navy Blue Dark is DMC 823, and it converts to Anchor 152. 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 823?

DMC 823 (Navy Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 152. 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 823?

DMC 823 (Navy Blue Dark) is #213063 in hex — that's RGB 33, 48, 99 or HSL 226°, 50%, 26%. 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 823?

To build dimension, flank DMC 823 (26% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Navy Blue (DMC 336) sits at 30% for highlights, and Navy Blue Very Dark (DMC 939) at 22% 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 823?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 823 are Navy Blue Very Dark (DMC 939), Navy Blue (DMC 336), Royal Blue Very Dark (DMC 820), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 823 is out of stock.