DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark
DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark is a dark, soft blue with the screen hex #464563. Anchor has no exact twin: its nearest is Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark at ΔE 7.8 (similar), while Madeira offers Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 9.1 (similar).
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DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark
#464563 · RGB 70, 69, 99
Closest to DMC 791 in other brands
- Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.8 similar
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 9.1 similar
- Perler Midnight ΔE 7.5 similar
- Hama 108 Aubergine ΔE 11.5 loose
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 6.0 close
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.2 loose
DMC 791 color values
| Code | 791 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cornflower Blue Very Dark |
| Hex (screen) | #464563 |
| RGB | 70, 69, 99 |
| CIELAB (D65) | L* 30.5, a* 8.0, b* -17.4 |
| HSL | 242°, 18 %, 33 % |
| Color family | Blue, 46 of 52 lightest first |
| Lightness | dark (L* 30.5) |
| DMC color card | row 05-25 |
| Nearest Anchor | Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark, ΔE 7.8 |
DMC 791 equivalents in other brands
None of these 14 picks is a perfect twin of DMC 791: the best is Anchor 941 at ΔE 7.8.
| Brand | Color | Name | ΔE2000 | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | 941 | Stormy Blue Very Dark | 7.8 | similar |
| Anchor | 1036 | Antique Blue Very Dark | 9.6 | similar |
| Anchor | 123 | Blueberry Dark | 10.1 | loose |
| Madeira | 1714 | Steel Gray Dark | 9.1 | similar |
| Madeira | 2614 | Dusty Violet Very Dark | 9.5 | similar |
| Madeira | 905 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 10.8 | loose |
| Perler | Midnight | code 80-15201 | 7.5 | similar |
| Perler | Purple | code 80-19007 | 10.9 | loose |
| Hama | 108 | Aubergine | 11.5 | loose |
| Hama | 116 | Midnight Blue | 12.2 | loose |
| Artkal S | S64 | Black Rock | 6.0 | close |
| Artkal S | SP7 | Pearlescent Purple | 10.8 | loose |
| Nabbi | N11 | Purple | 12.2 | loose |
| Nabbi | N01 | Black | 13.2 | loose |
DMC shades closest to DMC 791
No other DMC color comes within ΔE 3 of DMC 791; the nearest, DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark, sits at ΔE 5.1.
| Color | Name | Hex | ΔE2000 | Lighter or darker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | #4c526e | 5.1 | a little lighter |
| 333 | Blue Violet Very Dark | #5c5478 | 6.6 | lighter and slightly more saturated |
| 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | #555b7b | 7.8 | lighter |
| 31 | Blueberry | #50518d | 9.4 | lighter and more saturated |
| 336 | Navy Blue | #253b73 | 10.1 | a little darker and more saturated |
| 823 | Navy Blue Dark | #213063 | 10.3 | darker and more saturated |
| 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | #1b2853 | 11.2 | much darker and more saturated |
| 29 | Eggplant | #674076 | 11.4 | a little lighter and more saturated |
Shading DMC 791: lighter and darker blue steps
4 lighter steps and 4 darker steps from the DMC blue family, L* from 44 to 17.
| Step | Color | Name | L* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 lighter | 3807 | Cornflower Blue | 44.3 |
| 3 lighter | 792 | Cornflower Blue Dark | 39.3 |
| 2 lighter | 31 | Blueberry | 37.0 |
| 1 lighter | 158 | Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark | 35.4 |
| this color | 791 | Cornflower Blue Very Dark | 30.5 |
| 1 darker | 336 | Navy Blue | 26.0 |
| 2 darker | 820 | Royal Blue Very Dark | 22.0 |
| 3 darker | 823 | Navy Blue Dark | 21.3 |
| 4 darker | 939 | Navy Blue Very Dark | 17.3 |
Blends that stitch up close to DMC 791
One strand each of DMC 797 and DMC 779 models at ΔE 1.5, closer than any single DMC shade (best single: DMC 158, ΔE 5.1).
| Recipe (2 strands) | Blend hex | ΔE to DMC 791 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × DMC 797 Royal Blue + 1 × DMC 779 Cocoa Dark | #484966 | 1.5 |
| 1 × DMC 336 Navy Blue + 1 × DMC 779 Cocoa Dark | #4b445f | 2.6 |
| 1 × DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark + 1 × DMC 820 Royal Blue Very Dark | #43476b | 2.7 |
Outline and backstitch colors for DMC 791
Ranked by WCAG contrast ratio against #464563; 3:1 or more keeps a backstitch line readable.
How to use DMC 791
Substituting DMC 791 takes care: Anchor 941 is more saturated (ΔE 7.8), and Madeira 1714 is lighter and more muted (ΔE 9.1). Stitch a small test on your fabric before you commit a whole area.
DMC 791 is number 46 of 52 in the DMC blue family, counted from the lightest. For shading, step up to DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark and down to DMC 336 Navy Blue. No other DMC shade sits within ΔE 3, so it is hard to confuse with the rest of the card.
DMC 791 stands out on white or cream fabric (contrast 9.2:1 against white) and turns subtle on black Aida (2.3:1).
For a fuse-bead version of the same design, the nearest beads are Perler Midnight (ΔE 7.5), Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 11.5) and Artkal S S64 Black Rock (ΔE 6.0); beads come in fewer shades than DMC, so expect a close match at best.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 791?
Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark is the closest Anchor match to DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark (ΔE 7.8, similar). Runners-up: Anchor 1036 (ΔE 9.6) and Anchor 123 (ΔE 10.1).
What color is DMC 791?
DMC 791 Cornflower Blue Very Dark is a dark, soft blue in the blue family: hex #464563, RGB 70, 69, 99, L* 30.5. These are screen values for a dyed thread, so check a real skein in daylight.
What can I use instead of DMC 791?
Inside DMC, DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark is nearest (ΔE 5.1). From other brands, Anchor 941 (ΔE 7.8) or Madeira 1714 (ΔE 9.1). A 1+1 blend of DMC 797 and DMC 779 models at ΔE 1.5.
What is DMC 791 in Perler beads?
Perler Midnight (#2f3c55) is the nearest Perler bead at ΔE 7.5 (similar). In Hama the nearest is Hama 108 Aubergine (ΔE 11.5).
What is the Madeira equivalent of DMC 791?
Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark at ΔE 9.1 (similar), then Madeira 2614 at ΔE 9.5.
Related
Nearest DMC colors
- DMC 158 Cornflower Blue Medium Very Dark ΔE 5.1
- DMC 333 Blue Violet Very Dark ΔE 6.6
- DMC 792 Cornflower Blue Dark ΔE 7.8
- DMC 939 Navy Blue Very Dark ΔE 11.2
DMC 791 in other brands
- Anchor 941 Stormy Blue Very Dark ΔE 7.8
- Madeira 1714 Steel Gray Dark ΔE 9.1
- Perler Midnight ΔE 7.5
- Hama 108 Aubergine ΔE 11.5
- Artkal S S64 Black Rock ΔE 6.0
- Nabbi N11 Purple ΔE 12.2