DMC 827 — Blue Very Light

• DMC 3325

  Baby Blue Light

  ΔE 3.8

• DMC 3841

  Baby Blue Pale

  ΔE 4.4

• DMC 3761

  Sky Blue Light

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 828

  Sky Blue Very Light

  ΔE 5.6

• DMC 162

  Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 5.9

• DMC 775

  Baby Blue Very Light

  ΔE 6.0

• DMC 3811

  Turquoise Very Light

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 813

  Blue Light

  ΔE 6.9

• DMC 3752

  Antique Blue Very Light

  ΔE 7.2

• DMC 800

  Delft Blue Pale

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 3766

  Peacock Blue Light

  ΔE 8.1

• DMC 3753

  Antique Blue Ultra Very Light

  ΔE 8.3

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 827?

DMC 827 is Blue Very Light, a very light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #BDDDED — RGB 189, 221, 237 and HSL 200°, 57%, 84% — 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 Light?

Blue Very Light is DMC 827, and it converts to Anchor 160. 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 827?

DMC 827 (Blue Very Light) converts to Anchor 160. 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 827?

DMC 827 (Blue Very Light) is #BDDDED in hex — that's RGB 189, 221, 237 or HSL 200°, 57%, 84%. 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 827?

To build dimension, flank DMC 827 (84% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Sky Blue Very Light (DMC 828) sits at 85% for highlights, and Baby Blue Light (DMC 3325) at 81% 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 827?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 827 are Baby Blue Light (DMC 3325), Baby Blue Pale (DMC 3841), Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 827 is out of stock.