DMC 824 — Blue Very Dark

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 2.6

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 4.3

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 5.7

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 930

  Antique Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.9

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3808

  Turquoise Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 10.6

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 10.8

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 11.0

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 824?

DMC 824 is Blue Very Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #396987 — RGB 57, 105, 135 and HSL 203°, 41%, 38% — 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 Very Dark?

Blue Very Dark is DMC 824, and it converts to Anchor 164. 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 824?

DMC 824 (Blue Very Dark) converts to Anchor 164. 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 824?

DMC 824 (Blue Very Dark) is #396987 in hex — that's RGB 57, 105, 135 or HSL 203°, 41%, 38%. 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 824?

To build dimension, flank DMC 824 (38% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Wedgewood Dark (DMC 517) sits at 40% for highlights, and Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803) at 33% 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 824?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 824 are Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312), Wedgewood Very Dark (DMC 3842), Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 824 is out of stock.