DMC 825 — Blue Dark

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 4.0

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.8

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 6.1

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.3

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.6

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.2

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 825?

DMC 825 is Blue Dark, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #4781A5 — RGB 71, 129, 165 and HSL 203°, 40%, 46% — 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 Dark?

Blue Dark is DMC 825, and it converts to Anchor 162. 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 825?

DMC 825 (Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 162. 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 825?

DMC 825 (Blue Dark) is #4781A5 in hex — that's RGB 71, 129, 165 or HSL 203°, 40%, 46%. 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 825?

To build dimension, flank DMC 825 (46% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322) sits at 54% for highlights, and Wedgewood Dark (DMC 517) at 40% 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 825?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 825 are Wedgewood Medium (DMC 3760), Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322), Wedgewood Dark (DMC 517), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 825 is out of stock.