DMC 826 — Blue Medium

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 1.8

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 519

  Sky Blue

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3755

  Baby Blue

  ΔE 7.9

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 995

  Electric Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.3

• DMC 3843

  Electric Blue

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 597

  Turquoise

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 8.6

• DMC 931

  Antique Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 809

  Delft Blue

  ΔE 9.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 826?

DMC 826 is Blue Medium, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6B9EBF — RGB 107, 158, 191 and HSL 204°, 40%, 58% — 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 Medium?

Blue Medium is DMC 826, 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 826?

DMC 826 (Blue Medium) 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 826?

DMC 826 (Blue Medium) is #6B9EBF in hex — that's RGB 107, 158, 191 or HSL 204°, 40%, 58%. 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 826?

To build dimension, flank DMC 826 (58% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sky Blue (DMC 519) sits at 64% for highlights, and Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322) at 54% 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 826?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 826 are Baby Blue Medium (DMC 334), Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322), Sky Blue (DMC 519), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 826 is out of stock.