DMC 828Sky Blue Very Light
DMC 828 — Sky Blue Very Light
DMC six-strand embroidery floss color.
- Hex
- #C5E8ED
- RGB
- 197, 232, 237
- HSL
- 188°, 53%, 85%
- Anchor
- 9159
- DMC code
- 828
- Color family
- Blues
Nearest DMC colors to 828
Perceptually closest shades (CIEDE2000) — handy for shading, blending, or finding a substitute when 828 is out of stock.
- DMC 3811
Turquoise Very Light
ΔE 2.1
- DMC 3761
Sky Blue Light
ΔE 4.7
- DMC 827
Blue Very Light
ΔE 5.6
- DMC 775
Baby Blue Very Light
ΔE 5.7
- DMC 747
Peacock Blue Very Light
ΔE 5.8
- DMC 162
Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 6.8
- DMC 3766
Peacock Blue Light
ΔE 7.8
- DMC 3841
Baby Blue Pale
ΔE 7.9
- DMC 3756
Baby Blue Ultra Very Light
ΔE 8.1
- DMC 927
Gray Green Light
ΔE 8.6
- DMC 964
Sea Green Light
ΔE 9.0
- DMC 3325
Baby Blue Light
ΔE 9.1
Frequently asked questions
- What color is DMC 828?
- DMC 828 is Sky Blue Very Light, a very light blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #C5E8ED — RGB 197, 232, 237 and HSL 188°, 53%, 85% — 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 Sky Blue Very Light?
- Sky Blue Very Light is DMC 828, and it converts to Anchor 9159. 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 828?
- DMC 828 (Sky Blue Very Light) converts to Anchor 9159. 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 828?
- DMC 828 (Sky Blue Very Light) is #C5E8ED in hex — that's RGB 197, 232, 237 or HSL 188°, 53%, 85%. 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 828?
- To build dimension, flank DMC 828 (85% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Baby Blue Very Light (DMC 775) sits at 90% for highlights, and Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761) at 78% 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 828?
- The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 828 are Turquoise Very Light (DMC 3811), Sky Blue Light (DMC 3761), Blue Very Light (DMC 827), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 828 is out of stock.
Not affiliated with DMC. Colors are approximate on-screen; always check a physical shade card before buying floss.