DMC 930 — Antique Blue Dark

• DMC 803

  Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 5.2

• DMC 3750

  Antique Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 5.5

• DMC 312

  Baby Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 824

  Blue Very Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 798

  Delft Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.7

• DMC 3842

  Wedgewood Very Dark

  ΔE 7.3

• DMC 311

  Wedgewood Ultra Very Dark

  ΔE 8.0

• DMC 158

  Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 792

  Cornflower Blue Dark

  ΔE 9.5

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 10.0

• DMC 797

  Royal Blue

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 31

  Blueberry

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 930?

DMC 930 is Antique Blue Dark, a dark blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #455C71 — RGB 69, 92, 113 and HSL 209°, 24%, 36% — 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 Antique Blue Dark?

Antique Blue Dark is DMC 930, and it converts to Anchor 1035. 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 930?

DMC 930 (Antique Blue Dark) converts to Anchor 1035. 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 930?

DMC 930 (Antique Blue Dark) is #455C71 in hex — that's RGB 69, 92, 113 or HSL 209°, 24%, 36%. 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 930?

To build dimension, flank DMC 930 (36% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Delft Blue Dark (DMC 798) sits at 42% 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 930?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 930 are Baby Blue Ultra Very Dark (DMC 803), Antique Blue Very Dark (DMC 3750), Baby Blue Very Dark (DMC 312), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 930 is out of stock.