DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark
DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (#4c526e) is a dark, soft blue. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 7.7 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 8.0 (similar).
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DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark
#4c526e · RGB 76, 82, 110
Closest to DMC 158 in other brands
- Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.7 similar
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 8.0 similar
- Perler Denim ΔE 8.1 similar
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.6 loose
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 9.0 similar
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.4 loose
DMC 158 color values
| Code | 158 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #4c526e |
| RGB | 76, 82, 110 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 35.4, a* 4.8, b* -16.8 |
| HSL | 229°, 18 %, 36 % |
| Color family | Blue, 43 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 35.4) |
| DMC color card | row 05-24 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 7.7 |
DMC 158 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 158: the best is Anchor 941 at ΔE 7.7.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 941 | Stormy Blue Very Dark | 7.7 | similar |
| Anchor | 122 | Blueberry Medium | 7.9 | similar |
| Anchor | 1035 | Antique Blue Dark | 9.7 | similar |
| Madeira | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 8.0 | similar |
| Madeira | 906 | Cornflower Blue Medium | 8.6 | similar |
| Madeira | 2702 | Blue Violet Very Dark | 8.7 | similar |
| Perler | Denim | code 80-15253 | 8.1 | similar |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 8.4 | similar |
| Hama | 71 | Dark Grey | 10.6 | loose |
| Hama | 62 | Silver | 11.9 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 9.0 | similar |
| Artkal S | S157 | Iron Grey | 10.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 12.4 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 13.3 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 158
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 158; the nearest, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark, sits at ΔE 3.5.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #555b7b | 3.5 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #464563 | 5.1 | a little darker |
| 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | #5c5478 | 6.3 | a little lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 31 | Blueberry | #50518d | 7.9 | a little lighter and more saturated |
| 3807 | Cornflower Blue | #60678c | 8.2 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 930 | Antique Blue Dark | #455c71 | 9.1 | a little lighter and slightly more muted |
| 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | #384c5e | 9.3 | a little darker and slightly more muted |
| 336 | Navy Blue | #253b73 | 11.0 | darker and more saturated |
Shading DMC 158: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 44 to 26.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3807 | Cornflower Blue | 44.3 |
| 3 lighter | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 39.3 |
| 2 lighter | 930 | Antique Blue Dark | 38.0 |
| 1 lighter | 31 | Blueberry | 37.0 |
| this color | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
| 1 darker | 3750 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 31.4 |
| 2 darker | 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 30.5 |
| 3 darker | 797 | Royal Blue | 29.7 |
| 4 darker | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 158
One strand each of DMC 333 and DMC 3750 models at ΔE 1.4, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 792, ΔE 3.5).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 158 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark + 1 × DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark | #4d506c | 1.4 |
| 1 × DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark + 1 × DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark | #4e5170 | 1.8 |
| 1 × DMC 327 Violet Dark + 1 × DMC 3842 Wedgewood Very Dark | #4f5272 | 2.0 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 158
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #4c526e; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
Working with DMC 158
Substituting DMC 158 takes care: Anchor 941 is a little darker and more saturated (ΔE 7.7), and Madeira 1714 is a little lighter and more muted (ΔE 8.0). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 158 is number 43 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 31 Blueberry and down to DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 158 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 7.7:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.7:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Denim (ΔE 8.1), Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.6) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 9.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a similar shade at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 158?
Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark (ΔE 7.7, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 122 (ΔE 7.9) and Anchor 1035 (ΔE 9.7).
What color is DMC 158?
DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #4c526e, RGB 76, 82, 110, L* 35.4. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 158?
Inside DMC, DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark is nearest (ΔE 3.5). From other brands, Anchor 941 (ΔE 7.7) or Madeira 1714 (ΔE 8.0). A 1+1 blend of DMC 333 and DMC 3750 models at ΔE 1.4.
What is DMC 158 in Perler beads?
Perler Denim (#4c6388) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 8.1 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 71 Dark Grey (ΔE 10.6).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 158?
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 8.0 (similar), then Madeira 906 at ΔE 8.6.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 3.5
- DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 6.3
- DMC 3807 Cornflower Blue ΔE 8.2
- DMC 930 Antique Blue Dark ΔE 9.1
- DMC 3750 Antique Blue Very Dark ΔE 9.3
DMC 158 in other brands
- Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.7
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 8.0
- Perler Denim ΔE 8.1
- Hama 71 Dark Grey ΔE 10.6
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 9.0
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.4